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    Pleurant (en. Crying)

    /plœʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who cries or is in the process of crying.
    The child was weeping after his fall.
    L'enfant était pleurant après sa chute.
    Which evokes great sadness.
    This song is weeping and melancholic.
    Cette chanson est pleurante et mélancolique.
    Said of an expression or look that shows deep pain.
    His weeping look moved me.
    Son regard pleurant m'a touché.

    Etymology

    From the verb to weep, adding the suffix -ing which indicates an action or state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a weeping
    To express deep sorrow or pain.
    faire un pleurant
    a weeping expression
    A facial expression showing sadness.
    un air pleurant
    to cry bitterly
    To cry with intensity and sincerity.
    pleurer à chaudes larmes

    Related Words

    crying
    The act of crying.
    pleure
    tears
    Fluid that flows from the eyes when one cries.
    larmes
    sorrow
    Intense sadness.
    chagrin

    Slang Meanings

    To be in 'drama' mode.
    Stop being a weeper and act!
    Arrête de faire le pleurant et agis !
    To look miserable.
    Look at him, he has a weeping face today.
    Regarde-le, il a une tête de pleurant aujourd'hui.