Crièrent (en. Shouted)

kree-eh-ront

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To express an emotion or a need by a shout.
The children cried out in joy upon seeing the show.
Les enfants crièrent de joie en voyant le spectacle.
To produce a loud and piercing sound.
They all cried out together to support their team.
Ils crièrent tous ensemble pour soutenir leur équipe.
To alert or attract someone's attention by a cry.
They cried out for help when they saw the danger.
Elle crièrent à l'aide quand ils ont vu le danger.

Etymology

The verb 'crier' comes from the Latin 'clamare' which means 'to cry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cry wolf
To alert of an imminent danger that may not materialize.
crier au loup
to cry victory
To announce a premature victory.
crier victoire
to cry in the wilderness
To express emotions without being heard.
crier dans le wilderness

Related Words

cry
A loud sound made by people or animals.
cri
to cry
The action of emitting a cry.
crier
cries
The plural of cry, designating several sounds expressed.
cris

Slang Meanings

To cry like a madman
He screams like a madman when he is excited.
Il crie comme un fou quand il est excité.
To cry with laughter
She cried with laughter upon hearing the joke.
Elle a crié de rire en entendant la blague.