Clameurs (en. Clamors)

/klamœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Shouts or complaints expressing pain or revolt.
The clamors of the demonstrators echoed throughout the city.
Les clameurs des manifestants retentissaient dans la ville.
Collective expressions of suffering or injustice.
The clamors of the refugees touched the whole world.
Les clameurs des réfugiés ont touché le monde entier.
Loud and disorderly noises, often associated with an angry crowd.
The clamors of the crowd made the walls tremble.
Les clameurs de la foule ont fait trembler les murs.

Etymology

From the verb 'clamer', derived from the Latin 'clamare', meaning 'to shout' or 'to call'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make clamors
to express oneself in a loud and disorderly manner.
faire des clameurs
cries of pain
strong expressions of suffering.
clameurs de douleur
cries of joy
shouts or songs of celebration.
clameurs de joie

Related Words

to shout
To express something forcefully or insistently.
clamer
clamor
A collective cry, often to express discontent.
clamour
revolt
Active resistance against authority.
révolte

Slang Meanings

Chaotic cries in a festive context.
The evening was filled with joyful clamors and bursts of laughter.
La soirée était pleine de clameurs joyeuses et d'éclats de rire.
Exaggerated complaints to attract attention.
He made clamors to get attention.
Il a fait des clameurs pour qu'on s'occupe de lui.