Vociférations (en. Vociferations)

/vɔ.sɪ.fe.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Shouts or clamors expressing anger or protest.
The vociferations of the protesters echoed throughout the city.
Les vociférations des manifestants résonnaient dans toute la ville.
A collection of disordered shouts often used to attract attention.
His vociferations aimed to persuade the undecided.
Ses vociférations avaient pour but de convaincre les indécis.
Words expressed in a loud and passionate manner.
He kept making vociferations during the debates.
Il ne cessait de faire des vociférations lors des débats.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vociferatio', which means 'to shout' or 'to call out forcefully'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unruly vociferations
Disordered and chaotic shouts.
vociférations indisciplinées
to make vociferations
To express anger or dissatisfaction loudly.
faire des vociférations
to hear vociferations
To receive loud complaints or protests.
entendre des vociférations

Related Words

vociferate
To express something in a loud and passionate manner.
vociférer
clamor
A loud and desperate cry, often in despair.
clamor
protest
The act of opposing or contesting loudly.
protestation

Slang Meanings

To shout loudly without any real argument.
He only makes vociferations; he doesn’t even know what he’s talking about.
Il ne fait que des vociférations, il ne sait même pas de quoi il parle.
To speak in a disordered and high-pitched manner.
His vociferations were more irritating than convincing.
Ses vociférations étaient plus irritantes que convaincantes.