le hurlement
howl
C’est un cri très fort et prolongé, souvent exprimé par douleur, peur ou colère.
Hurlement is a French noun derived from the verb hurler, which means "to howl" or "to scream."
Meaning:
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Hurlement refers to a howl or scream, typically a loud, prolonged cry. It can be the sound produced by animals like wolves or dogs, or by people expressing strong emotions such as pain, anger, fear, or grief.
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It can also describe the continuous loud noise, such as the wailing of the wind or sirens.
Parts of the word:
- Hurler (verb): to howl, to shout or scream loudly.
- -ment (suffix): forming a noun from a verb, indicating the action or result of the verb.
Synonyms:
- Cri (cry, shout)
- Clameur (clamor, outcry)
- Gémissement (moan)
- Rugissement (roar, although it is more like a roar than a howl)
Antonyms:
- Silence (silence)
- Murmure (murmur, whisper)
Summary:
Hurlement is essentially the noun form describing the loud, intense sound produced by howling or screaming, whether by humans, animals, or nature, conveying a strong emotional or primal expression.
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Examples
Un hurlement vient de la rue.noun
A howl comes from the street.
Les hurlements ont réveillé tout l'immeuble cette nuit.noun
The howls woke up the entire building last night.
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