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yelp in French

yelp in French is couinement, jappement, japper — yelp means a short, sharp, high-pitched cry.

yelp in French

couinement
noun
An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
jappement
noun
An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
japper
verb
To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.
couiner
verb
To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

What does "yelp" mean?

  1. noun A short, sharp, high-pitched cry.
    "The puppy let out a yelp when it stepped on the sharp rock."
  2. verb To make a short, sharp, high-pitched cry.
    "She yelped in surprise when the cold water hit her."
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yelp in a sentence

  • The puppy let out a yelp when it stepped on the sharp rock.
  • She yelped in surprise when the cold water hit her.

Similar words in French

yap

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Frequently asked questions

What is "yelp" in French?

"yelp" in French is couinement, jappement, japper. yelp means: A short, sharp, high-pitched cry.

How do you use "yelp" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy let out a yelp when it stepped on the sharp rock." In French, "yelp" is couinement, jappement, japper.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "yelp": couinement, jappement, japper, couiner.

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