propos

Definitions of propos
  1. noun
    the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
    synonyms: expression, parole
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    cri
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
    cri, hurlement
    a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
    gémissement, lamentations
    an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
    fou rire, rire
    the sound of laughing
    blasphème, injure, juron
    vulgar or irreverent speech or action
    prononciation
    the manner in which someone utters a word
    parole
    the utterance of intelligible speech
    discours
    something spoken
    discours
    the exchange of spoken words
    clameur, cris, vociférations
    loud and persistent outcry from many people
    cri
    sharp piercing cry
    cris, hurlement
    uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
    blasphème, juron
    blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
    blasphème, juron, malédiction
    profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
    ricanement
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
    ricanement
    a disrespectful laugh
    articulation
    the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
    type of:
    communication auditive
    communication that relies on hearing
  2. noun
    the exchange of spoken words
    synonyms: discours
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    type of:
    parole
    the utterance of intelligible speech
  3. noun
    something spoken
    synonyms: discours
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    type of:
    expression, parole
    the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
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