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wail

/weɪl/

wail out

Translations

wailnoun

wails

/weɪl/

gémissementPour une plainte ou un cri prolongé, surtout exprimant la douleur ou le chagrin.

The wail of the child could be heard throughout the house.

Le gémissement de l’enfant pouvait être entendu dans toute la maison.

Additional translations

hurlementPour un son prolongé et aigu, notamment une sirène ou un son strident.

Synonyms

wailverb

wailed

Past Simple

wailed

Past Participle

wailing

Gerund

/weɪl/

se lamenterPour se plaindre ou protester de manière bruyante et plaintive.

The workers wailed about the unfair treatment they received from their employer.

Les ouvriers se lamentaient du traitement injuste qu’ils recevaient de leur employeur.

gémirPour une plainte ou un cri prolongé exprimant la douleur, le chagrin ou la détresse.

The child began to wail when she couldn't find her favorite toy.

L’enfant s’est mise à gémir lorsqu’elle n’a pas pu retrouver son jouet préféré.

Additional translations

hurlerPour un son long, aigu et plaintif, notamment le vent, les sirènes ou certains instruments.

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Definitions

wailnoun

A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.

The wail of the child could be heard throughout the house.

A sound resembling a prolonged cry, such as a siren or a musical note.

The wail of the ambulance siren echoed through the streets.

wailverb

To make a prolonged, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.

The child began to wail when she couldn't find her favorite toy.

To complain or protest in a loud, mournful manner.

The workers wailed about the unfair treatment they received from their employer.

To produce a long, high-pitched, mournful sound, especially of wind, sirens, or musical instruments.

The wind wailed around the deserted cottage all night.