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cry

UK
/kraɪ/
US
/kraɪ/
cry about
cry out
cry over

Translations

cryverb
cried
Past Simple
cried
Past Participle
crying
Gerund
UK
/kraɪ/
US
/kraɪ/
crierEmploi général pour crier, appeler ou émettre un cri.
He cried for help when he got lost in the woods.
Il a crié à l'aide quand il s'est perdu dans les bois.
She began to cry when she heard the sad news.
Elle a commencé à pleurer quand elle a entendu la triste nouvelle.
Synonyms
weep
sob
bawl
wail
howl
blubber
lament
scream
yell
shout
Antonyms
laugh
smile
crynoun
cries
pl
UK
/kraɪ/
US
/kraɪ/
The baby's cry woke everyone in the house.
Le cri du bébé a réveillé tout le monde dans la maison.
crise de larmesSens courant pour un épisode de pleurs.
After the funeral, she went home for a good cry.
Après les funérailles, elle est rentrée chez elle pour une bonne crise de larmes.
appel à l'aide
The protest was a cry for justice and equality.
La protestation était un appel à l'aide pour la justice et l'égalité.
Synonyms
shout
sob
lament
outcry
exclamation
call
yell
howl
wail
scream

Definitions

cryverb
To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
She began to cry when she heard the sad news.
To shout or scream, especially to express strong emotion or to attract attention.
He cried for help when he got lost in the woods.
To make a loud sound, as of an animal or bird.
The seagulls cried as they circled above the beach.
To utter or proclaim loudly, especially in public.
The market vendor cried his wares to the passing crowd.
crynoun
A loud vocal sound made by a person or animal, typically as an expression of pain, distress, or other strong emotion.
The baby's cry woke everyone in the house.
A call for help or an appeal for action.
The protest was a cry for justice and equality.
A distinctive sound or call made by an animal, especially a bird.
The cry of the eagle could be heard echoing across the valley.
A public announcement or proclamation.
The town crier's cry informed the villagers of the upcoming festival.
A slogan or rallying call used to express a particular belief or demand.
The team's victory cry motivated them to win the championship.
An act or spell of weeping.
After the funeral, she went home for a good cry.
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