This is the 10404th most frequent French word.
jodel
The French word "jodel" refers to "yodeling," a form of singing that involves rapid changes in pitch between the chest voice and falsetto.
Here, 'jodel' refers to the act or style of yodeling, particularly in the Alpine context.
Le jodel alpin résonnait dans les montagnes.
The alpine yodel resounded in the mountains.
Used as a noun, 'jodel' describes the cultural singing or vocal technique.
Elle a appris à pratiquer le jodel traditionnel.
She learned to practice traditional yodeling.
Refers to an individual instance of yodeling sound heard or recognized.