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bluster

/ˈblʌs.tə/ /ˈblʌs.tɚ/

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noun

Fanfaronnade, vantardise

Pompous, officious talk.

Examples :

"The manager's bluster about deadlines didn't scare anyone, since he rarely enforced them. "

La fanfaronnade du directeur au sujet des délais n'a effrayé personne, puisqu'il les appliquait rarement.

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noun

Rafale de vent

A gust of wind.

Examples :

"The sudden bluster of wind slammed the door shut. "

La soudaine rafale de vent a claqué la porte.

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noun

Vacarme, tapage

Fitful noise and violence.

Examples :

"The small boat rocked violently in the ocean's bluster. "

Le petit bateau tanguait violemment dans le vacarme de l'océan.

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verb

Tempêter, tonner

To speak or protest loudly.

Examples :

"When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek."

Confronté à l'opposition, il s'est mis à tempêter, ce qui intimidait souvent les plus doux.

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verb

Menacer, fanfaronner

To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.

Examples :

"The angry customer continued to bluster, but the manager remained calm and professional. "

Le client en colère continuait à menacer, mais le directeur restait calme et professionnel.

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verb

Souffler en rafales

To blow in strong or sudden gusts.

Examples :

"The wind began to bluster, shaking the windows of the house. "

Le vent commença à souffler en rafales, secouant les fenêtres de la maison.