French Conversation · Level 108
60 words
French word
aboiement
Pronunciation
IPA/abwamɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounbarking
Example
J'ai entendu l'aboiement du chien du voisin.
I heard the neighbor's dog barking.
More examples
L'aboiement nocturne gêne souvent les habitants.
The nighttime barking often disturbs residents.
Core concept
A dog's short, repeated bark heard as a distinct sound.
Common phrases
aboiement du chien
the dog's bark
aboiement nocturne
nighttime barking
Similar words
jappement: A short, high-pitched bark from a dog.
grognement: A low, growling dog sound expressing warning or displeasure.
Definition in French
Le son qu'émet un chien lorsqu'il aboie, généralement bref et répété.
Word origin
Aboyer plus the noun-forming suffix -ment gives aboiement, a noun for the act or sound of barking.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses un aboiement for one bark or a distinct barking sound, while des aboiements suggests repeated barking.