hoot

US /huːt/
UK /huːt/
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1.

hululemen, cri

a loud, sustained sound characteristic of an owl

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We heard the distinct hoot of an owl in the distance.
Nous avons entendu le hululement distinct d'un hibou au loin.
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The sudden hoot made me jump.
Le hululement soudain m'a fait sursauter.
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2.

klaxon, sifflement

a short, sharp sound made by a horn or whistle

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The driver gave a quick hoot of the horn.
Le conducteur a donné un coup de klaxon rapide.
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The train's distant hoot signaled its approach.
Le sifflement lointain du train signalait son approche.
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3.

rigolo, amusant

something or someone amusing or ridiculous

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The whole situation was a real hoot.
Toute la situation était vraiment un éclat de rire.
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He's a real hoot at parties.
C'est un vrai rigolo aux fêtes.
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1.

hululer, crier

to make a loud, sustained sound characteristic of an owl

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The owl hooted from its perch in the tree.
Le hibou hulula depuis son perchoir dans l'arbre.
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We heard the owls hooting all night.
Nous avons entendu les hiboux hululer toute la nuit.
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2.

klaxonner, siffler

to make a short, sharp sound with a horn or whistle

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He hooted his horn impatiently at the slow driver.
Il a klaxonné impatiemment au conducteur lent.
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The referee hooted his whistle to signal the end of the game.
L'arbitre a sifflé pour signaler la fin du match.
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tootblastwhistlebeep
3.

huer, éclater de rire

to express disapproval or contempt by shouting 'hoot!' or similar sounds

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The crowd began to hoot at the poor performance.
La foule a commencé à huer la mauvaise performance.
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They hooted with laughter at his silly joke.
Ils ont éclaté de rire à sa blague stupide.
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