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    Clameur (en. Clamor)

    /klamœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A loud shout or noise, particularly a cry of distress.
    The clamor of the protesters echoed throughout the city.
    La clameur des manifestants a résonné dans toute la ville.
    A call or shout of anger in reaction to a situation.
    Her clamor was audible for miles around.
    Sa clameur était audible à des kilomètres à la ronde.
    A collective noise, often disorderly, expressing strong emotion.
    The clamor of joy erupted when the team scored.
    La clameur de joie a éclaté lorsque l'équipe a marqué.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clamo', which means to cry out or to call.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make one's clamor heard
    To express one's grievances or demands in a loud and clear manner.
    faire entendre sa clameur
    clamor of despair
    A cry expressing great distress or deep despair.
    clameur de désespoir
    to respond with a clamor
    To react to the surrounding noise with a shout or a loud voice.
    répondre par la clameur

    Related Words

    to cry
    To produce a loud noise, often expressing emotions.
    crier
    mournful
    Referring to a tone that expresses sadness or pain.
    plaintif
    moan
    A noise made in response to pain or suffering.
    gémissement

    Slang Meanings

    A noise without organization, often associated with a party or celebration.
    The evening was full of clamors and laughter.
    La soirée était pleine de clameurs et de rires.
    An exaggerated shout to attract attention.
    He let out a clamor for everyone to look at him.
    Il a poussé une clameur pour que tout le monde le regarde.