hurler

howl

verb oor-LEH Less Common

Also means

scream, yell

Usage Note

Hurler describes both the howling of animals (wolves, dogs) and loud human yelling or screaming. Hurler de douleur means 'to scream in pain'. The noun hurlement (m) means 'howl' or 'scream'. It is a regular -er verb.

Examples

"Le loup hurlait à la lune cette nuit."

Natural Translation

The wolf was howling at the moon that night.

Literal Translation

The wolf was-howling to the moon this night

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