Proclamer (en. Proclaim)
/pʁɔ.kla.me/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Solemnly declare aloud.
The president proclaimed the opening of the conference.
Le président a proclamé l'ouverture de la conférence.
Make public an opinion or decision.
They proclaimed the election results.
Ils ont proclamé les résultats des élections.
Declare something to be true or certain.
She proclaimed her love in front of everyone.
Elle a proclamé son amour devant tous.
Express an opinion forcefully.
He proclaimed his ideals passionately.
Il a proclamé ses idéaux avec passion.
Announce something with emphasis.
The city declared a day of mourning.
La ville a proclamé une journée de deuil.
Etymology
From Latin 'proclamare', composed of 'pro' (before) and 'clamare' (to cry out).
Common Phrases and Expressions
proclaim loud and clear
Declare something in a very clear and obvious manner.
proclamer haut et fort
proclaim a state of emergency
Officially announce that a critical situation requires immediate action.
proclamer l'état d'urgence
proclaim one's love
Publicly declare one's romantic feelings.
proclamer sa flamme
proclaim human rights
Officially announce the recognition of fundamental rights.
proclamer les droits de l'homme
Related Words
proclamation
Act of proclamation, official declaration.
proclamation
proclaimant
Person who proclaims or officially announces something.
proclamateur
reclamation
Action of claiming or demanding something.
reclamation
Slang Meanings
Shout from the rooftops
He is just proclaiming from the rooftops that he won.
Il ne fait que proclamer sur tous les toits qu'il a gagné.
Make noise
She keeps proclaiming her success on social media.
Elle n'arrête pas de proclamer sa réussite sur les réseaux sociaux.