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    Hurlait (en. Screamed)

    /yʁ.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To emit a loud and often desperate cry.
    The child shouted in fear when he saw the dog.
    L'enfant hurlait de peur lorsqu'il a vu le chien.
    To express strong emotion through shouting.
    She shouted for joy upon hearing the news.
    Elle hurlait de joie en apprenant la nouvelle.
    To utter words with a high volume intensity.
    He shouted insults in the street.
    Il hurlait des insultes dans la rue.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'hurlier', meaning 'to shout'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shouted with laughter
    To express a very loud and uncontrollable laugh.
    hurlait de rire
    shouted at the moon
    To express complaints with no hope of being heard.
    hurlait à la lune
    shouted out of despair
    To express great sadness through cries.
    hurlait de désespoir

    Related Words

    scream
    The loud cry emitted in a state of great emotion.
    hurlement
    to shout
    The act of shouting forcefully.
    hurler
    shouting
    Who shouts very loudly.
    hurlant

    Slang Meanings

    To shout very loudly for no apparent reason.
    He shouted like a madman during the party.
    Il a hurlé comme un fou pendant la fête.
    To express emotions in an exaggerated way.
    She can't help but shout about everything and anything.
    Elle ne peut pas s'empêcher de hurler pour tout et n'importe quoi.