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chahut

uproar

noun shah-OO Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

rowdy noise

Usage Note

Chahut describes the noisy disruption typical of an unruly classroom or crowd — shouting, stamping, general disorder. The related verb chahuter means both 'to make a racket' and 'to tease or heckle (a teacher)'. The final t is silent.

Examples

"Les élèves faisaient du chahut en classe."

Natural Translation

The students were making a racket in class.

Literal Translation

The students were-making some uproar in class.

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