crier comme un putois in French

IPA: /kʁi.je kɔ.m‿œ̃ py.twa/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-LoquaxFR-crier comme un putois.wav

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Etymology: Literally, “to scream like a polecat”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to scream like a polecat}} “to scream like a polecat”, {{lit|to scream like a polecat}} Literally, “to scream like a polecat” Head templates: {{fr-verb}} crier comme un putois

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          "word": "gueuler comme un veau"
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"crier comme un putois" meaning in French

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