Crie (en. Scream)

/kʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A cry is a sound made by a person or an animal, usually as a sign of pain, fear, or excitement.

The child's cry caught everyone's attention.

Le cri de l'enfant a attiré l'attention de tous.

A cry can also refer to a loud exclamation.

She let out a cry of joy upon receiving the good news.

Elle a poussé un cri de joie en recevant les bonnes nouvelles.

verb

To cry means to raise one’s voice loudly, often to attract attention or express emotions.

He shouted so his friends could hear him.

Il a crié pour que ses amis l'entendent.

To cry can also mean to speak in an aggressive or insistent manner.

Don't shout at me, I'm doing my best.

Ne crie pas sur moi, je fais de mon mieux.

The word 'crie' comes from the verb 'crier', which has roots in Old French 'crier', itself derived from the Latin 'quiriere', meaning 'to raise'.

to cry wolf

To alert to a danger that does not exist.

crier au loup

to make a screech

To get angry or express frustration.

faire un cri d'orfraie

to scream in the desert

To speak or plead without being heard.

crier dans le désert

to cry

To raise one’s voice, to let out a scream.

crier

to cry

To express sadness through sobbing.

pleurer

to howl

To shout intensely and desperately.

hurler

To scream like a madman

He screamed like a madman during the concert.

Il a crié comme un fou pendant le concert.

To shout for nothing

She screams for nothing, she’s just excited.

Elle crie pour rien, elle est juste excitée.