gueuler
What does gueuler mean? gueuler is a French moderate that translates to “to scream, to yell, to bellow” in English.
Literal Translation
to yell like an animal (from gueule)
Meaning & Usage
"to scream, to yell, to bellow"
To shout or scream loudly and aggressively — with the implication of an animal's roar rather than a human's speech. 'Il gueule' means he's screaming his head off. It's the verb behind 'ta gueule' (shut up) and 'engueuler' (to yell at someone).
Examples in the Wild
'Arrête de gueuler!' — stop yelling! 'Il gueule sur ses employés toute la journée' — he screams at his employees all day. 'Pousser un coup de gueule' — to sound off.
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
An essential piece of the 'gueule' word family that dominates colloquial French. 'Coup de gueule' (a gueule-hit) is the standard French term for a public rant or outburst — journalists 'poussent un coup de gueule' when they write angry opinion pieces. The word normalizes loud expression in a culture that values it.
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