Hurrah (en. Hurrah)
/uʁa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
interjection
Expression of joy, celebration, or triumph.
The crowd shouted hurrah after the team's victory.
Le public a crié hurrah après la victoire de l'équipe.
Used to express enthusiasm.
Hurrah! We passed our exam!
Hurrah ! Nous avons réussi notre examen !
Mark of encouragement.
Everyone shouted hurrah to support the runner.
Tout le monde a crié hurrah pour soutenir le coureur.
Etymology
Uncertain origin, possibly derived from the English word 'hurrah' or coming from the Russian 'ура'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hurrah for
Expresses enthusiastic support or approval.
hurrah pour
hurrah, long live
Used to celebrate something positive.
hurrah, vive
make hurrah
To act joyfully or festively.
faire hurrah
Related Words
celebration
Act of celebrating an event or success.
célébration
enthusiasm
Great interest or excitement.
enthousiasme
victory
Success in a competition.
victoire
Slang Meanings
Super good!
It was a concert hurrah!
C'était un hurrah de concert !
Awesome!
I had a hurrah for my birthday.
J'ai eu un hurrah pour mon anniversaire.