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piaillement

chirping, squealing

noun pyah-yuh-MAHN Rare
Animals & Nature Birds

Usage Note

Piaillement is a masculine noun derived from the verb piailler ('to cheep, to squeal'). It describes the persistent high-pitched noise of young birds or, informally, of whining children. The plural piaillements is common when describing repeated sounds.

Examples

"Les piaillements des poussins remplissaient la grange."

Natural Translation

The chirping of the chicks filled the barn.

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