French Conversation · Level 115
59 words
French word
hurler
Pronunciation
IPA/yʁle/
Meaning
- verbshout
Example
Il hurle quand il a peur.
He shouts when he is afraid.
More examples
Elle hurle après le conducteur.
She is yelling at the driver.
Core concept
A voice bursting out in a powerful cry under intense emotion, such as fear, pain, or overwhelming joy.
Common phrases
hurler après
yell at
hurler de douleur
scream in pain
hurler de joie
shout for joy
Similar words
crier: To shout or call out in a loud voice.
s'exclamer: To utter brief words with strong emotion or surprise.
rire: To laugh audibly.
Definition in French
Donner un cri soudain et très puissant, généralement lié à la peur, à la douleur ou à un émoi intense.
Word origin
French hurler comes through Old French hurler from Latin ululare, a verb meaning to howl or cry out, and keeps this forceful-cry sense for people and animals.
Usage tips
- As an intransitive verb, hurler commonly takes de for the cause or emotion: hurler de peur, de douleur, or de rire.