Hurla (en. Screamed)

/yʁ.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To express a cry, a call, often in an intense or desperate manner.
She screamed to ask for help.
Elle hurla pour demander de l'aide.
To shout very loudly, often out of fear or distress.
He screamed when he saw the snake.
Il a hurlé lorsqu'il a vu le serpent.
To protest or express a strong emotion through screams.
The protesters were shouting their slogans.
Les manifestants hurlaient leurs slogans.

Etymology

From the verb 'hurler', of onomatopoeic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to laugh out loud
To laugh very loudly.
hurler de rire
to howl at the moon
To express complaints into the void.
hurler à la lune

Related Words

howl
A loud and threatening cry or noise.
hurlement
screamer
One who screams or howls excessively.
hurleuse
howling
One who yields to screams or howls.
hurlant

Slang Meanings

To shout very loudly often in a joking manner.
He screamed like a madman during the concert.
Il a hurlé comme un fou pendant le concert.
To express intense anger.
When he heard the news, he screamed in rage.
Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il a hurlé de rage.