Meaning of "yell" in English

The word "yell" in English is a verb that refers to the act of shouting loudly, often as a way to express anger, excitement, or to grab someone's attention. It can also be used as a noun to describe a loud shout or cry. The tone of a yell can vary, reflecting different emotions such as joy, fear, or frustration. Yelling is often used in situations requiring urgent communication across a distance or when emotions are heightened. It is a common form of expression in both casual and formal scenarios.

Meaning of "yell" in French

In French, "yell" isn't a word, but the equivalent term that can be translated is "crier" or "hurler," depending on the intensity. Both verbs describe acts of shouting or speaking loudly, often to draw attention or express strong emotions like anger, fear, or excitement. "Crier" is more commonly used for general shouting, while "hurler" suggests extreme loudness or intensity. Similar to English, these terms can be used in various situations where communication needs to be forceful or emotions are vivid.

Pronunciation of "yell" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /jel/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "yell" is fairly consistent across different English-speaking regions. It rhymes with "bell," "sell," and "tell." There may be slight variations in accent, but these do not significantly alter the phonetic pronunciation.

Pronunciation of "yell" in French

Phonetic Transcription: Since "yell" isn't a French word, the pronunciation would utilize the English phonetic transcription as such: /jel/. For the French equivalents "crier" or "hurler," the phonetic transcriptions are /kʁije/ and /yʁle/.

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation can vary slightly depending on the region, but "crier" and "hurler" generally maintain similar pronunciations across French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. She had to yell to be heard over the noise. (Elle a dû crier pour être entendue par-dessus le bruit.)

  2. The coach yelled instructions to the players on the field. (L'entraîneur criait des instructions aux joueurs sur le terrain.)

  3. He accidentally hit his thumb and let out a loud yell. (Il s'est accidentellement frappé le pouce et a poussé un cri fort.)

  4. The children yelled with excitement as the fireworks began. (Les enfants criaient d'excitation au début des feux d'artifice.)

  5. I could hear someone yell for help in the distance. (J'ai pu entendre quelqu'un crier à l'aide au loin.)

  6. She yelled at the top of her lungs to get their attention. (Elle a crié de toutes ses forces pour attirer leur attention.)

  7. The man let out a yell of joy when he won the lottery. (L'homme a poussé un cri de joie lorsqu'il a gagné à la loterie.)

  8. Don't yell at your sister; talk to her calmly. (Ne crie pas sur ta sœur ; parle-lui calmement.)

  9. He yelled out in pain when he touched the hot stove. (Il a crié de douleur lorsqu'il a touché le poêle chaud.)

  10. The audience yelled in support of their favorite team. (Le public criait pour soutenir son équipe préférée.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yell" in English

Synonyms: shout, scream, holler, bawl, bellow, roar, shriek, howl, cry, call.

Antonyms: whisper, murmur, mutter, hum, mumble, talk softly, speak quietly, -

Similar Words: exclaim, vociferate, voice, call out, cheer, chant, vociferous, clamor, blare, resonate.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yell" in French

Synonyms: crier, hurler, vociférer, brailler, gueuler, clamer, s’écrier, tempêter, rugir, tonner.

Antonyms: chuchoter, murmurer, parler doucement, susurrer, -

Similar Words: exalter, annoncer, proclamer, avertir, exclamer, signaler, vocifération, grondement, cri, tonitruer.

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