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    Cri (en. Cry)

    [kʁi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An intense sound expressing an emotion, often fear or pain.
    The bird's cry echoed in the valley.
    Le cri de l'oiseau résonnait dans la vallée.
    A vocal call to attract attention.
    She let out a cry to signal her presence.
    Elle a poussé un cri pour signaler sa présence.
    A sudden and piercing noise.
    A child's cry in a park always attracts attention.
    Le cri d'un enfant dans un parc attire toujours les regards.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'clamare' which means 'to call' or 'to shout'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the cry of the heart
    to express a deep emotion
    avoir le cri du cœur
    a rallying cry
    a call for unity or action
    un cri de ralliement
    a cry of despair
    an expression of great sadness or frustration
    un cri de désespoir

    Related Words

    howling
    A very loud and often high-pitched cry.
    hurlement
    exclamation
    A cry expressing strong emotion.
    exclamation
    clamour
    A collective cry, often from a crowd.
    clameur

    Slang Meanings

    To scream like a madwoman
    She started to scream like a madwoman when she won the lottery.
    Elle a commencé à crier comme une folle quand elle a gagné au loto.
    To cry wolf
    Don't cry wolf, there could be consequences.
    Ne crie pas au loup, il pourrait y avoir des conséquences.