purr

US /pɝː/
UK /pɝː/
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ronronnement

a low, continuous, vibratory sound made by a cat or similar animal, especially when contented.

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The cat's soft purr filled the quiet room.
Le doux ronronnement du chat remplissait la pièce silencieuse.
I love the sound of a happy cat's purr.
J'adore le son du ronronnement d'un chat heureux.
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ronronner

to make a low, continuous, vibratory sound, as a cat does when contented.

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The cat began to purr contentedly as I stroked its fur.
Le chat commença à ronronner de contentement quand je caressai sa fourrure.
The engine of the luxury car began to purr smoothly.
Le moteur de la voiture de luxe commença à ronronner doucement.