Usage Note
Miauler is the standard verb for the sound a cat makes. The noun form is un miaulement (a meow or meowing). The verb can also be used figuratively for a person who whines or wails in a thin, plaintive voice, though this is informal.
Examples
"Le chat miaule devant la porte."
Natural Translation
The cat meows in front of the door.

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