[music, voice, noise, bang] fort(e)
→ There was a loud bang.
→ His voice became harsh and loud.
[applause, cheers] bruyant(e)
The television is too loud. La télévision est trop forte.
to be loud in condemnation of sth condamner qch avec force
→ Mr Adams' speech yesterday was very loud in condemnation of the media.