Rugissement (en. Roar)

/ʁy.ʒis.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A loud and hoarse noise, often associated with anger or alarm in animals.
The lion's roar echoed across the savanna.
Le rugissement du lion résonnait dans la savane.
The sound produced by an animal when it expresses its dominance or territoriality.
The tiger's roar scared away the prey.
Le rugissement du tigre a fait fuir les proies.
A war cry or challenge in a human context.
The roar of the supporters electrified the stadium.
Le rugissement des supporters a électrisé le stade.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to roar', from Latin 'rugire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

roar of fury
An extremely angry or powerful cry.
rugissement de la fureur
lion's roar
Symbol of strength and bravery.
rugissement du lion

Related Words

to roar
To produce a roar.
rugir
roaring
That roars, that produces a roar.
rugissant

Slang Meanings

Expression of intense anger.
He roared when he learned the news.
Il a rugissement quand il a appris la nouvelle.
Noisy reaction to a shocking situation.
His reaction was a true roar in the face of injustice.
Sa réaction a été un véritable rugissement devant l'injustice.