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boo in French

boo in French is bouh, hou, huer — boo means an exclamation shouted to scare someone, usually while jumping out unexpectedly.

boo in French

bouh
intj
A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly.
hou
intj
A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly.
bouh
intj
An exclamation used by a member of an audience, as at a stage play or sporting event, to indicate derision or disapproval.
huer
verb
(intransitive) To shout extended boos derisively.

What does "boo" mean?

  1. intj An exclamation shouted to scare someone, usually while jumping out unexpectedly.
    "The little girl hid behind the sofa and shouted "boo!" at her dad."
  2. verb To shout disapproval, especially at a performance or event.
    "Some of the audience began to boo when the singer forgot the words."
  3. noun Informal term for a boyfriend, girlfriend, or romantic partner.
    "He bought flowers for his boo because it was their anniversary."
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boo in a sentence

  • The little girl hid behind the sofa and shouted "boo!" at her dad.
  • "Boo!" said my brother, leaping out of the cupboard, and I nearly dropped my tea.
  • Some of the audience began to boo when the singer forgot the words.
  • Fans booed loudly as the team left the pitch after the heavy defeat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "boo" in French?
"boo" in French is bouh, hou, huer. boo means: An exclamation shouted to scare someone, usually while jumping out unexpectedly.
How do you use "boo" in a sentence?
Example: "The little girl hid behind the sofa and shouted "boo!" at her dad." In French, "boo" is bouh, hou, huer.
Are there other ways to say "boo" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "boo": bouh, hou, huer.
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