hiss

• Nom désignant un son aigu et sifflant, souvent émis par les serpents, la vapeur, ou pour exprimer la désapprobation.

A noun referring to a sharp, sibilant sound, often made by snakes, steam escaping, or as a sign of disapproval.

1. Sound of a snakeA2formal

   A sharp, sibilant sound made by a snake, often as a warning.

   Sifflement de serpent

   • The snake let out a loud hiss when approached.
   • We heard a hiss coming from the grass.
   • The cobra's hiss was a clear warning.

   Synonymessibilation

2. Disapproval soundB1informal

   A sound made by people to show disapproval or displeasure, often in a crowd.

   Sifflet de désapprobation

   • The audience responded with a hiss after the controversial statement.
   • A hiss of disapproval spread through the crowd.
   • The politician was greeted by hisses from the opposition.

   Synonymesboocatcallhootjeer

   Antonymesacclamationapplausecheerovation

3. Steam or gas soundB1formal

   A soft, continuous sound made by escaping steam, gas, or air.

   Sifflement (de vapeur ou de gaz)

   • The radiator emitted a faint hiss.
   • We heard the hiss of steam from the kettle.
   • The tire had a slow hiss from a small puncture.

   Synonymesfizzsizzlesoughwhistle

• Verbe décrivant l'action d'émettre un sifflement aigu et prolongé, souvent pour exprimer la désapprobation, imiter un serpent ou de la vapeur qui s'échappe.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a sharp, sibilant sound, often as a sign of disapproval or to imitate a snake or escaping steam.

1. Make a sharp soundB1formal

   To make a sound like a long 's', often as a sign of disapproval or anger.

   siffler (en signe de désapprobation)

   • The audience hissed at the performer's mistake.
   • The snake hissed loudly when approached.
   • He hissed a warning to his friend to stay quiet.

   Synonymesfizzsibilatesizzlewhishwhiz

2. Speak in a whisperB2informal

   To speak in a quiet, angry, or urgent whisper.

   chuchoter avec colère

   • She hissed at him to be quiet during the movie.
   • 'Get out of here,' he hissed through clenched teeth.
   • They hissed instructions to each other in the dark.

   Synonymesbreathemurmursibilatewhisper