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    Vacarme (en. Noise)

    /va.kaʁm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An intense and disorderly noise.
    The racket of horns at rush hour was unbearable.
    Le vacarme des klaxons à l'heure de pointe était insupportable.
    A deafening noise caused by a large crowd.
    The noise from the party kept them from sleeping.
    Le vacarme de la fête les empêchait de dormir.
    A noisy tumult.
    There was a racket in the concert hall during the intermission.
    Il y avait un vacarme dans la salle de concert pendant l'intermission.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'vacar', meaning 'to fight' or 'to make noise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a racket
    To produce an unacceptable or disturbing noise.
    faire du vacarme
    a racket from hell
    An extremely loud and unpleasant noise.
    un vacarme de tous les diables

    Related Words

    racket
    Excessive noise or disturbance.
    tapage
    tumult
    A loud noise caused by commotion or confusion.
    tumulte
    uproar
    Noise and agitation caused by a crowd.
    chahut

    Slang Meanings

    huge noise
    It’s making a crazy racket in this street!
    Ça fait un vacarme de fou dans cette rue !
    hubbub
    The noise at the market was incredible this morning.
    Le vacarme du marché était incroyable ce matin.