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    S'écrie (en. Cries out)

    /s.e.kʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make an exclamation with force or emotion.
    She exclaims with joy upon seeing her friends.
    Elle s'écrie de joie en voyant ses amis.
    To respond vehemently to a question or situation.
    He exclaims upon hearing the injustice.
    Il s'écrie en entendant l'injustice.
    To abruptly express an idea or feeling.
    He exclaims to defend his point of view.
    Il s'écrie pour défendre son point de vue.
    To call someone out loud.
    He exclaims to catch her attention.
    Il s'écrie pour attirer son attention.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'écrire' with the prefix 's' indicating a self-directed action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to exclaim in surprise
    To express a sudden and strong reaction to something unexpected.
    s'écrier de surprise
    to exclaim in joy
    To manifest great joy through an exclamation.
    s'écrier de joie
    to exclaim words
    To say something quickly while showing strong emotion.
    s'écrier des paroles

    Related Words

    exclamation
    Enunciation of a phrase or word expressing strong emotion.
    exclamation
    to shout
    Producing an intense vocal sound, generally to be heard.
    crier
    to react
    Responding to a stimulus or situation in an immediate manner.
    réagir

    Slang Meanings

    To express loudly
    He has too much passion; he exclaims in every discussion.
    Il a trop de passion, il s'écrie à chaque discussion.
    To put on a show
    Don’t make too much noise; you don’t need to exclaim.
    Ne fais pas trop de bruit, tu n'as pas besoin de t'écrier.