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    Hurière (en. Huriere)

    /yʁiɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A characteristic howl, often emitted by a distressed animal.
    The howl of the howler echoed through the forest last night.
    Le hurlement de la hurière a résonné dans la forêt la nuit dernière.
    A loud and piercing noise that attracts attention.
    She heard the howl of a howler that startled her.
    Elle a entendu le hurlement d'une hûrière qui l'a fait sursauter.

    Etymology

    The term 'howler' comes from Old French 'hurier', which means 'to howl'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    howl at the moon
    To express a strong emotion without being heard.
    hurler à la lune
    make noise
    To be loud, to disturb.
    faire du bruit
    raise one's voice
    To speak or shout in a loud manner.
    donner de la voix

    Related Words

    howl
    A loud and often emotional cry.
    hurlement
    moan
    To produce sounds of pain or complaint.
    gémir
    shout
    To raise one's voice abruptly.
    crier

    Slang Meanings

    A shout from the streets often used to attract attention.
    He made a howler to signal his arrival.
    Il a fait une hurière pour signaler son arrivée.
    An exaggerated noise, often used to mock.
    His howler during the concert was laughable.
    Son hurière pendant le concert était risible.