How is the word hoqueter translated from French to English

English translation
gasp
verb

Inspirer brusquement sous l'effet du choc ou de la douleur.

To breathe in sharply from shock or pain.

Examples with “hoqueter”

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  • Elle a hoqueté de surprise en voyant le prix. — She gasped when she saw the price.

  • Un hoquet de surprise a parcouru le public. — A gasp went through the audience.

  • Pourquoi as-tu hoqueté à cet instant ? — Why did you gasp just then?

  • Elle a laissé échapper un petit hoquet de surprise. — She let out a small gasp of surprise.

  • Il a essayé de ne pas hoqueter en soulevant la caisse. — He tried not to gasp as he lifted the crate.

  • Il y a eu des hoquets de surprise quand les lumières se sont éteintes. — There were gasps when the lights went out.

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