Criant (en. Shouting)

/kʁi.ɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that attracts attention by its strength or intensity.

The colors of this painting are striking.

Les couleurs de cette peinture sont criantes.

That emits a loud or shrill cry.

The cat became vocal when the dog approached.

Le chat est devenu criant lorsque le chien s'est approché.

Refers to a manifest defect or error.

It is a glaring error in his reasoning.

C'est une erreur criante dans son raisonnement.

From the verb 'crier' with the suffix '-ant', indicating an ongoing action.

shouting injustice

To openly and strongly express one's indignation in the face of injustice.

criant à l'injustice

a glaring lack

A clear and obvious absence of something.

un manque criant

a glaring truth

A truth that is evidently clear, which cannot be denied.

une vérité criante

to cry

To emit a cry, to speak loudly.

crier

cry

A sound emitted by a person or an animal, often to express an emotion.

cri

cries

Plural of cry, referring to several sharp or shrill sounds.

cris

Strangely obvious.

This situation is really glaring!

Cette situation est vraiment criante !

Too flashy or garish.

Her outfit is so eye-catching that it draws all attention.

Sa tenue est tellement criante qu'elle attire tous les regards.