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Translate Files Hurlements (en. Screams)
/yʁ.lə.mã/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Piercing cries often associated with pain or panic.
The howls of the animal echoed through the forest.
Les hurlements de l'animal résonnaient dans la forêt.
Sounds of high intensity expressing anguish or despair.
The distress howls of the victims were unbearable.
Les hurlements de détresse des victimes étaient insupportables.
Extreme vocal expressions often heard in crisis situations.
The howls of the children during the fireworks were unforgettable.
Les hurlements des enfants pendant le feu d'artifice étaient inoubliables.
Etymology
From the verb 'to howl', derived from the Latin 'ululare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to respond with howls
to react with loud cries.
répondre par des hurlements
howls of joy
cries expressing great joy.
hurlements de joie
howls of pain
cries caused by severe pain.
hurlements de douleur
to make howls
to produce loud cries.
faire des hurlements
Related Words
to howl
to produce a piercing cry.
hurler
to scream
to raise one's voice loudly.
crier
to groan
to express suffering through plaintive sounds.
gémir
to vocalize
to produce vocal sounds.
vocaliser
Slang Meanings
to shout with intense emotions.
He howled with joy after winning the lottery.
Il a hurlé de joie après avoir gagné à la loterie.
to make unpleasant noise.
Stop howling like that, you sound like a madman!
Arrête de hurler comme ça, on dirait un fou!