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huées
/ɥɛ/
boos
Les huées du public ont forcé l'artiste à quitter la scène.
The boos from the audience forced the artist to leave the stage.
informal
Loud expressions of disapproval or discontent, typically shouted by a crowd.
Les huées ont commencé dès le premier discours.
The boos started as soon as the first speech began.
Often used in contexts like sports, political rallies, or public performances.
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'huées' to describe loud, collective disapproval, often in public settings.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'huer' (to boo), from Old French 'huier'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe negative reactions from a crowd.
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais