French Conversation · Level 66
60 words
French word
fulminer
Pronunciation
IPA/fylmine/
Meaning
- verbrail against
Example
Il fulmine contre la décision.
He rails against the decision.
More examples
Les voisins fulminent contre le bruit.
The neighbors vehemently denounce the noise.
Core concept
A sudden lightning burst of harsh words directed at a person or decision.
Common phrases
fulminer contre quelqu'un
denounce someone vehemently
fulminer des reproches
pour out reproaches
Similar words
critiquer: To criticize an action or opinion by pointing out its flaws.
dénoncer: To publicly denounce wrongdoing and demand accountability.
tempêter: To express anger through exaggerated, vehement protest.
Definition in French
Exprimer une colère vive ou critiquer quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec des paroles dures et véhémentes.
Word origin
French fulminer comes from Latin fulminare, "to strike with lightning," through Old French, with the lightning image extended to fierce verbal attacks.
Usage tips
- Fulminer contre takes contre before the person or thing being fiercely denounced, as in fulminer contre la décision.