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crier

UK
/ˈkraɪə/
US
/ˈkraɪɚ/

Translations

criernoun
criers
pl
UK
/ˈkraɪə/
US
/ˈkraɪɚ/
crieur publicTerme traditionnel pour la personne qui annonce publiquement des nouvelles dans une ville ou un village.
The town crier rang his bell and announced the arrival of the king.
Le crieur public sonna sa cloche et annonça l’arrivée du roi.
crieurEmploi général pour une personne qui annonce ou vante des marchandises à voix haute ; registre parfois ancien.
The market crier shouted the prices of fresh fish to passers-by.
Le crieur du marché annonçait à grands cris le prix du poisson frais aux passants.
Additional translations
pleureurAu sens de personne qui pleure beaucoup ; emploi peu courant.
Synonyms
herald
announcer
proclaimer
messenger
town crier

Definitions

criernoun
A person who makes public announcements in a town or village, traditionally by shouting in the streets.
The town crier rang his bell and announced the arrival of the king.
A person who cries or weeps.
The movie was so touching that it turned even the toughest viewer into a crier.
An auctioneer or street vendor who loudly advertises goods for sale.
The market crier shouted the prices of fresh fish to passers-by.
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