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howler in French

howler in French is hurleur, bourde, gaffe — howler means that which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.

howler in French

hurleur
noun
That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.
bourde
noun
(slang) A painfully obvious mistake.
gaffe
noun
(slang) A painfully obvious mistake.

What does "howler" mean?

  1. noun That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.
  2. noun A person hired to howl in mourning at a funeral.
  3. noun A painfully obvious mistake.
  4. noun A hilarious joke.
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What is "howler" in French?

"howler" in French is hurleur, bourde, gaffe. howler means: That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.

Are there other ways to say "howler" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "howler": hurleur, bourde, gaffe.

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