howl

• Nom désignant un cri ou un son long, fort et triste, généralement émis par les loups, les chiens ou le vent.

A noun referring to a long, loud, mournful cry or sound, typically made by wolves, dogs, or the wind.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   A long, loud, mournful cry made by a wolf, dog, or other animal.

   Hurlement

   • The wolf let out a long howl in the night.
   • We heard the howl of a coyote from the hills.
   • The dog's howl echoed through the empty street.

   Synonymesbaycrywailyowl

2. Loud human cryB1informal

   A loud cry of pain, laughter, or anger.

   Hurlement humain

   • He let out a howl of laughter at the joke.
   • The child gave a howl of frustration when he dropped his toy.
   • A howl of pain escaped her lips as she stubbed her toe.

   Synonymesbellowcryhollerroarscreamshoutshriekwailwhoopyell

3. Wind soundB1formal

   A loud, wailing sound made by the wind.

   Hurlement du vent

   • The howl of the wind kept us awake all night.
   • We could hear the howl of the storm outside.
   • The wind's howl grew louder as the hurricane approached.

   Synonymesmoanroarscreamshriekwailwhistle

• Verbe décrivant l'action d'émettre un cri long, fort et plaintif, généralement associé aux loups ou aux chiens, ou utilisé pour exprimer des émotions intenses comme la douleur, le rire ou la colère.

A verb used to describe the act of making a long, loud, mournful cry, typically associated with wolves or dogs, or to express strong emotion such as pain, laughter, or anger.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   To make a long, loud, mournful cry, especially of a wolf or dog.

   Hurlement (cri de l'animal)

   • The wolves howled at the moon all night.
   • Our dog howls whenever the siren passes.
   • The coyotes howled in the distance.

   Synonymesbaycryululatewailyowl

2. Laugh loudlyB1informal

   To laugh very loudly and uncontrollably.

   Hurler de rire

   • The audience howled with laughter at the comedian's joke.
   • We howled when we saw his silly costume.
   • She howled at the funny video.

   Synonymescrack upguffawhootroarscreamshriek

   Antonymeschucklegigglesnicker

3. Wind soundB1formal

   To make a loud, wailing sound, especially of the wind.

   hurler (vent)

   • The wind howled through the trees during the storm.
   • The cold wind howled outside the cabin.
   • The storm howled all night long.

   Synonymesmoanscreamshriekwail

   Antonymesbreezemurmurwhisper