Crié (en. Shouted)

/kʁie/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An appeal or a scream emitted by a person.
The child's cry alerted the parents.
Le cri de l'enfant a alerté les parents.
A loud noise made by an animal.
The dog's cry interrupted the night.
Le cri du chien a interrompu la nuit.
A desperate call.
His cry of distress was heard miles away.
Son cri de détresse a été entendu à des kilomètres.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

cry of joy
A cry expressing great joy.
cri de joie
cry of alarm
A cry that signals danger.
cri d'alarme
to have a war cry
To express determination or a challenge.
avoir un cri de guerre

Related Words

to cry
To emit a cry.
crier
screaming
Producing a very loud cry.
hurlant
his cries
The sounds emitted by a person or animal in distress.
ses cris

Slang Meanings

To cry very loudly in a festive situation.
They all screamed like crazy at the concert.
Ils ont tous crié comme des fous lors du concert.
To express frustration in a loud manner.
After the defeat, he cried out in anger.
Après la défaite, il a crié de colère.