braire

Senses

1. 1.

   to bray

   (of a donkey or similar animal) to make a loud, harsh cry

2. 2.

   to bellow, to shout

   (of a person, figurative or derogatory) to cry out loudly or shriek

Examples

• "L'âne s'est mis à braire dès qu'on a approché de l'écurie."

  The donkey started to bray as soon as we approached the stable.

• "Elle braillait tellement qu'on ne pouvait rien entendre."

  She was shouting so loudly that we couldn't hear anything.

• "Les enfants ne faisaient que braire dans la cour de récréation."

  The children did nothing but shout and screech in the schoolyard.

Usage

Braire is most commonly used for the cry of a donkey, but can be applied to humans in an informal or mocking tone. The present participle form braillant is often used colloquially to mean "shouting" or "screaming." Do not confuse with brûler (to burn).