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
A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly.
hou
A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly.
bouh
An exclamation used by a member of an audience, as at a stage play or sporting event, to indicate derision or disapproval.
huer
(intransitive) To shout extended boos derisively.
What does "boo" mean?
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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."
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verb To shout disapproval, especially at a performance or event.
"Some of the audience began to boo when the singer forgot the words."
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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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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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