Georges Jacques Danton

The tocsin you hear today is not an alarm but an alert: it sounds the charge against our enemies.

French Revolutionary

Use 'tocsin' when danger is immediate and action must be taken quickly.

'Tocsin' often refers to historical or communal alerts, not modern personal alarms.

While traditionally a bell, 'tocsin' can refer to any alarm sound or system.

Use 'tocsin' metaphorically to denote warning about societal or personal problems.

A 'tocsin' indicates urgency, suggesting that one should act quickly.

'Tocsin' often refers to a clear sign that warns of future issues to address.