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blustering

/ˈblʌstərɪŋ/ /ˈblʌstɚɪŋ/

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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, tempêter

To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.

Examples :

"The bully was blustering at the younger children, yelling and pushing them around to get their lunch money. "

Le tyran menaçait les jeunes enfants, criant et les bousculant pour obtenir leur argent de poche.

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verb

Souffler en rafales

To blow in strong or sudden gusts.

Examples :

"The wind was blustering through the trees, causing leaves to swirl everywhere. "

Le vent soufflait en rafales à travers les arbres, faisant tourbillonner les feuilles partout.

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noun

Bourrasque, rafale

A noisy blowing, as of a blast of wind.

Examples :

"The blustering outside made it hard to hear the teacher. "

La bourrasque à l'extérieur rendait difficile d'entendre le professeur.

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noun

Fanfaronnade, vantardise

Swaggering; braggartry; noisy pretension.

Examples :

"His constant blustering about his imaginary accomplishments annoyed everyone in the office. "

Sa constante fanfaronnade au sujet de ses réalisations imaginaires agaçait tout le monde au bureau.

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adjective

Tempétueux, bruyant

Engaged in or involving the process of blustering, speaking or protesting loudly.

Examples :

"The blustering wind rattled the windows and shook the trees. "

Le vent tempétueux faisait vibrer les fenêtres et secouait les arbres.

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adjective

Fanfaron, vantard

Pompous or arrogant in one's speech or bearing.

Examples :

"The blustering manager yelled at his employees, making grand, empty promises of future success while taking credit for their hard work. "

Le directeur fanfaron a crié sur ses employés, faisant de grandes promesses vides de succès futurs tout en s'attribuant le mérite de leur dur labeur.

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adjective

Tempétueux, venteux

Very windy; (of wind) blowing very strongly, blustery.

Examples :

"The blustering wind rattled the windows of the old house. "

Le vent tempétueux faisait trembler les fenêtres de la vieille maison.