loud

• Qualifie un son ou une voix qui est fort, intense et facilement perceptible, souvent de manière frappante ou désagréable.

Describes a sound that is strong, intense, and easily heard.

1. High volumeA1formal

   Producing or characterized by a high level of sound or noise.

   Fort (sonore)

   • The music at the concert was very loud.
   • She spoke in a loud voice so everyone could hear.
   • The loud noise from the construction site disturbed the neighbors.

   Synonymesboisterousclamorousdeafeningearsplittingnoisyresoundingsonorousstridentthunderous

   Antonymeshushedlowmutedquietsoft

2. Bright or flashyB1informal

   Used to describe colors or patterns that are very bright, vivid, or attention-grabbing.

   voyant, criard

   • He wore a loud shirt with bright stripes.
   • The room was decorated with loud, clashing colors.
   • Her loud outfit made her stand out in the crowd.

   Synonymesboldbrashflashygarishgaudyglaringjazzyluridscreamingshowystrikingvivid

   Antonymesmutedquietrestrainedsubduedsubtle

• Adverbe signifiant 'd'une manière forte et sonore' ou 'avec un grand bruit'. Il coïncide par la forme avec l'adjectif et n'a pas de terminaison -ment, bien que 'fortement' ou 'bruyamment' soient aussi courants.

An adverb meaning 'in a loud manner' or 'with a great deal of noise.' It is identical in form to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending, though 'loudly' is also common.

1. In a loud mannerA2informal

   In a way that produces a lot of noise or sound.

   de manière bruyante

   • She spoke loud enough for everyone to hear.
   • The music was playing loud in the club.
   • He laughed loud at the joke.

   Synonymesboisterouslyclamorouslyloudlynoisilyraucouslyvociferously

   Antonymessilently