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    S’écria (en. Cried)

    /se.kʁi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To say something with force or emotion.
    She exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the gift.
    Elle s’écria de surprise en voyant le cadeau.
    To intervene abruptly in a conversation.
    He exclaimed in the midst of discussions.
    Il s’écria au milieu des discussions.
    To express oneself with a cry or an exclamation.
    The child exclaimed with joy when he saw his father.
    L’enfant s’écria de joie lorsqu'il a vu son père.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'écrier' derived from old French, meaning 'to shout or exclaim'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exclaimed with joy
    to express a keen happiness.
    s’écria de joie
    she exclaimed
    indicates the action of exclaiming forcefully.
    elle s'est écriée
    to shout loud and clear
    to express oneself clearly and powerfully.
    s’écrier haut et fort

    Related Words

    to shout
    To make one's voice heard loudly.
    crier
    to exclaim
    To suddenly express a feeling.
    s’exclamer
    to interrupt
    To cut someone off.
    interrompre

    Slang Meanings

    To express something loudly.
    He started shouting when he saw the score.
    Il s’est mis à s’écrier quand il a vu le score.
    To react exaggeratedly to a situation.
    Don't shout for nothing!
    Ne t'écries pas pour un rien !