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    S'écrièrent (en. Cried out)

    se e-kree-air

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make an exclamation.
    They exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the show.
    Ils s'écrièrent de surprise en voyant le spectacle.
    To express strong emotion through words.
    When they heard the news, they exclaimed with joy.
    Lorsqu'ils entendirent la nouvelle, ils s'écrièrent de joie.
    To speak with great intensity.
    At the end of the competition, they all exclaimed together.
    À la fin de la compétition, ils s'écrièrent tous ensemble.

    Etymology

    The verb 'écrire' from Latin 'scribere', combined with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to exclaim something
    To express a statement forcefully.
    s'écrier quelque chose
    to exclaim with joy
    To exclaim intense joy.
    s'écrier de joie
    to exclaim in fear
    To express strong fear through an exclamation.
    s'écrier de peur

    Related Words

    exclamation
    A shout or statement made with emphasis.
    exclamation
    to cry
    To produce a loud noise with the voice.
    crier
    to call
    To use the voice to attract attention.
    appeler

    Slang Meanings

    To shout at the top of one's lungs
    During the concert, they shouted the lyrics of the songs at the top of their lungs.
    Lors du concert, ils s'écrièrent à tue-tête des paroles des chansons.
    To let out a cry
    Upon discovering the treasure, they exclaimed with a cry of happiness.
    En découvrant le trésor, ils s'écrièrent en poussant un cri de bonheur.