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    S'écrier (en. To cry out)

    /se.kʁije/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To say something with liveliness or emotion.
    She exclaimed in surprise upon seeing her gift.
    Elle s'est écriée de surprise en voyant son cadeau.
    To declare something in a strong and clear manner.
    He exclaimed that he had won the lottery.
    Il s'est écrié qu'il avait gagné à la loterie.
    To make an exclamation.
    They exclaimed with joy at the announcement.
    Ils se sont écriés de joie lors de l'annonce.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'crier' with the reflexive prefix 'se-', indicating an action done by oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to exclaim with joy
    To express great joy through an exclamation.
    s'écrier de joie
    to exclaim in unison
    To exclaim together with the same intensity.
    s'écrier à l'unisson
    to exclaim in anger
    To express one's anger through a loud exclamation.
    s'écrier de colère

    Related Words

    to shout
    To express a loud voice.
    crier
    exclamation
    The action of expressing a strong emotion.
    exclamation
    surprise
    The state of being caught off guard by something unexpected.
    surprise

    Slang Meanings

    To exclaim with exaggeration.
    She exclaimed as if she had seen a ghost.
    Elle s'est écriée comme si elle avait vu un fantôme.
    To exclaim to attract attention.
    He exclaimed just so everyone would look at him.
    Il s'est écrié juste pour que tout le monde le regarde.