Proclamé (en. Proclaimed)

[pʁo.kla.me]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To declare officially.
The president proclaimed a state of emergency.
Le président a proclamé l'état d'urgence.
To announce solemnly.
The election results were proclaimed last night.
Les résultats des élections ont été proclamés hier soir.
To express an opinion or feeling forcefully.
He proclaimed his love for freedom.
Il a proclamé son amour pour la liberté.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'proclamer', derived from the Latin 'proclamare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to proclaim one's indignation
To express one's discontent forcefully.
proclamer son indignation
to proclaim a new order
To announce a new organization or structure.
proclamer un nouvel ordre

Related Words

declaration
Action of making something public or official.
déclaration
announcement
Action of announcing an event or fact.
annonciation

Slang Meanings

To shout loud and clear.
He proclaimed his ideas as if everyone should listen to him.
Il a proclamé ses idées comme si tout le monde devait l'écouter.
To boast about one's achievements.
Everyone knows it; he proclaims his successes as soon as he gets the chance.
Tout le monde le sait, il proclame ses succès dès qu'il en a l'occasion.