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    Huées (en. Boos)

    yé

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A loud manifestation of discontent expressed by a crowd.
    The athletes were greeted with hisses during their defeat.
    Les athlètes ont été accueillis par des huées lors de leur défaite.
    High-pitched cry or whistle emitted as a sign of disapproval.
    The hisses from the audience rose at the end of the show.
    Les huées du public se sont élevées à la fin du spectacle.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'huer', from Old French 'huer', meaning 'to cry or to whistle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make hisses
    To express discontent loudly.
    faire des huées
    hisses of protest
    Whistles and cries of disapproval in reaction to a situation.
    huées de protestation

    Related Words

    to hiss
    To emit a cry or whistle to show discontent.
    huer
    to demolish
    To criticize severely.
    démolir

    Slang Meanings

    To shout to mock someone.
    He was met with hisses after his fall on stage.
    Il a pris des huées après sa chute sur scène.
    To mock loudly.
    The player was hissed at by the audience after his mistake.
    Le joueur a été hué par le public après son erreur.