horn

US /hɔːrn/
UK /hɔːrn/
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corne

a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the head of some animals, such as cattle, sheep, and goats

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The bull lowered its head and charged, its sharp horns aimed at the matador.
Le taureau baissa la tête et chargea, ses cornes acérées visant le matador.
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Many animals use their horns for defense or in mating rituals.
De nombreux animaux utilisent leurs cornes pour se défendre ou lors de rituels d'accouplement.
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klaxon, avertisseur sonore

a device on a vehicle that makes a loud noise as a warning

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He honked the car horn to get her attention.
Il a klaxonné pour attirer son attention.
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The ship's horn blared through the fog.
La sirène du navire retentit à travers le brouillard.
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cor

a brass musical instrument, especially a French horn

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She played a beautiful melody on the French horn.
Elle a joué une belle mélodie au cor français.
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The orchestra's brass section includes trumpets, trombones, and horns.
La section des cuivres de l'orchestre comprend des trompettes, des trombones et des cors.
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French hornbrass instrument
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klaxonner

to sound a horn, especially a vehicle's horn

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He had to horn loudly to avoid hitting the deer.
Il a dû klaxonner fort pour éviter de heurter le cerf.
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Don't horn at pedestrians; it's rude.
Ne klaxonne pas les piétons ; c'est impoli.
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