Foule (en. Crowd)

/ful/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A large group of people moving together or gathered in the same place.
A crowd gathered for the concert.
Une foule s'est rassemblée pour le concert.
A multitude of people, sometimes disorderly.
There was an enthusiastic crowd at the parade.
Il y avait une foule enthousiaste lors de la parade.
A mass of people, often associated with some unrest.
The crowd cheered the football team.
La foule a acclamé l'équipe de football.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'vula', meaning 'muddle' or 'heap'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crowd in a frenzy
A group of people showing intense excitement.
foule en délire
get lost in the crowd
To become invisible or blend in among a large mass of people.
se perdre dans la foule
hostile crowd
A group of people showing hostility or aggression.
foule hostile
same crowd
Refers to an audience or identical group in a given context.
même foule
be in the crowd
To be among a large group of people.
être dans la foule

Related Words

influx
Mass and rapid entry of people.
afflux
gathering
An act of coming together, often for a cause or event.
rassemblement
show
An event or performance attracting a large crowd.
spectacle
demonstration
A public gathering to express opinions or claims.
manifestation
event
An occasion or public activity that attracts crowds.
événement

Slang Meanings

The mass
When I arrived, the crowd was already huge.
Quand je suis arrivé, l'amas était déjà énorme.
The crowders
Look at those crowders bustling at the entrance of the festival.
Regarde ces fouleurs qui s'agitent à l'entrée du festival.