Cria-t-elle (en. She cried)

/kʁi.a.t ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Conjugated form of the verb 'crier' in the third person singular of the passé composé.

During the meeting, did she cry when she felt threatened?

Lors de la réunion, elle cria-t-elle quand elle se sentit menacée.

Used to express a strong emotion or a call.

In the crowd, did she cry to attract attention?

Dans la foule, cria-t-elle pour attirer l'attention.

Can also indicate a rebellion or a protest.

During the protests, did she cry to make her voice heard?

Lors des manifestations, elle cria-t-elle pour faire entendre sa voix.

From the verb 'crier' with the addition of the pronoun 'elle'.

to shout at the top of one's lungs

to express oneself with force and energy.

crier à pleins poumons

to scream for help

to ask for help insistently.

crier au secours

to scream like a weasel

to shout very loudly or in a desperate manner.

crier comme un putois

to shout

To produce a loud sound to express an emotion.

crier

exclamation

A shout or a call expressing an emotion.

exclamation

complaint

A request for action or correction often expressed with force.

réclamation

To express oneself with strong emotion.

When she won, she shouted 'Yes!' to everyone.

Quand elle a gagné, elle a crié 'Oui!' à tout le monde.

To make noise to attract attention.

At the party, she shouted for everyone to come to her.

À la fête, elle a crié pour que tout le monde vienne vers elle.