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screech in French

screech in French is crissement, striduler — screech means a harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.

screech in French

crissement
noun
(countable) A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.
striduler
verb
To make such a sound.

What does "screech" mean?

  1. noun A harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.
    "The brakes let out a screech as the car stopped short."
  2. verb To make a harsh, high-pitched sound.
    "The owl screeched from the treetop."
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screech in a sentence

  • The brakes let out a screech as the car stopped short.
  • The owl screeched from the treetop.
  • Tires screeched around the corner.

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What is "screech" in French?

"screech" in French is crissement, striduler. screech means: A harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.

How do you use "screech" in a sentence?

Example: "The brakes let out a screech as the car stopped short." In French, "screech" is crissement, striduler.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "screech": crissement, striduler.

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