hail in French
hail in French is grêle, grêlons, grêler — hail means small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.
hail in French
grêle
grêlons
grêler
(impersonal) To have hailstones fall from the sky.
saluer
héler
(transitive) To call out loudly in order to gain the attention of.
What does "hail" mean?
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noun Small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.
"The hail dented the roof of every car parked outside."
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noun A large number of things arriving quickly and forcefully, one after another.
"The politician faced a hail of criticism after the interview."
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verb To greet someone or call out to get their attention, often to praise or welcome them.
"Fans hailed the goalkeeper as a hero after the final save."
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verb To come from a particular place originally.
"She hails from a small fishing town in Scotland."
hail in a sentence
- The hail dented the roof of every car parked outside.
- They ran for cover when the hail started hammering the windshield.
- The politician faced a hail of criticism after the interview.
- A hail of arrows flew over the castle wall.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hail" in French?
"hail" in French is grêle, grêlons, grêler. hail means: Small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.
How do you use "hail" in a sentence?
Example: "The hail dented the roof of every car parked outside." In French, "hail" is grêle, grêlons, grêler.
Are there other ways to say "hail" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "hail": grêle, grêlons, grêler, saluer, héler.
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