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    Crier (en. Shout)

    /kʁje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce a cry, a sound call.
    He shouted with joy upon seeing his friend.
    Il a crié de joie en voyant son ami.
    To proclaim something loud and clear.
    She shouted important news during the meeting.
    Elle a crié des nouvelles importantes pendant la réunion.
    To express a strong emotion by voice.
    The children screamed when the fireworks lit up the sky.
    Les enfants ont crié lorsque le feu d'artifice a éclairé le ciel.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'quari' meaning 'to call'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cry wolf
    To alert about a danger that does not exist.
    crier au loup
    to scream like a skunk
    To shout very loudly and without restraint.
    crier comme un putois
    to shout at the top of one's lungs
    To cry as loudly as possible.
    crier à plein poumon

    Related Words

    cry
    A loud sound emitted by a person or an animal.
    cri
    bleating
    Someone who screams easily or in an unpleasant voice.
    criard
    screamer
    A person who is known for screaming often.
    crieuse

    Slang Meanings

    To get upset and yell.
    When the children don’t tidy up, she starts to yell.
    Quand les enfants ne rangent pas, elle commence à crier.
    To shout very loudly for no reason.
    He began to shout over nothing, just to put on a show.
    Il s'est mis à crier pour un rien, juste pour faire le spectacle.