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    S'écriant (en. Crying out)

    /se.kʁi.jɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To shout or exclaim.
    The children were exclaiming with joy upon seeing the clown.
    Les enfants s'écriant de joie en voyant le clown.
    To express a lively reaction vocally.
    He exclaimed in surprise when he saw the gift.
    Il s'écria de surprise lorsqu'il vit le cadeau.
    To manifest strongly by cries.
    She shouted upon witnessing the accident.
    Elle s'écria en voyant l'accident.

    Etymology

    Pronominal form of the verb 'écrier', derived from Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to exclaim with joy
    to express great joy through cries.
    s'écrier de joie
    to exclaim with anger
    to express strong anger by shouting.
    s'écrier de colère
    to exclaim in astonishment
    to react with astonishment by raising one's voice.
    s'écrier avec étonnement

    Related Words

    exclamation
    A cry or phrase expressing a strong emotion.
    exclamation
    shout
    A sound emitted by the voice, often associated with emotion.
    cri

    Slang Meanings

    To loudly express an opinion or viewpoint.
    He was exclaiming against injustice on social media.
    Il s'est écriant contre l'injustice sur les réseaux sociaux.
    To react in an exaggerated manner.
    She was exclaiming over a small detail; it was hilarious.
    Elle a s'écriant pour un petit détail, c'était hilarant.