ronfler
/ʁɔ̃.fle/
To snore in French is ronfler.
The verb ronfler is used to describe the act of breathing with harsh noises during sleep. You can also use the related noun ronflement to refer to the act or the sound of snoring itself.
Meaning: breathe during sleep with harsh noises (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular present form of the verb is ronfle (he/she snores), and the past participle is ronflé (snored).
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁɔ̃.fle/
Did you know?
- In certain informal French contexts, the slang verb ronfler can be used to mean 'to boast' or 'to brag' about something.
- Beyond sleep, ronfler is used to describe the deep, resonant sound of a trumpet or a horn. In this context, it refers to a powerful and vibrating sonic quality rather than a nasal noise.
- In old French literature, ronfler was used to describe the roaring of the wind or the sea.
Examples in context
- Je ne pense pas ronfler.I don't think I snore.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal belief about whether or not one snores using ronfler.Tatoeba #6195389 by Sorgan, translation #3820749 by CK
- Mon grand-père ronfle très fort la nuit.My grandfather snores very loudly at night.
- La chambre était silencieuse, à l'exception de mon ami qui émettait des ronflements réguliers.The room was quiet, except for my friend who was emitting regular snores.
- Il commence à ronfler.He is starting to snore.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snore” translations and entries ronfler, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
