No. 9,276 in French
criait
"Criait" means "was shouting" or "was crying out."
In a sentence
Il criait de joie en apprenant la bonne nouvelle.
He was shouting with joy upon hearing the good news.
Expressing an emotional reaction through shouting.
Elle criait pour attirer l'attention des passants.
She was shouting to draw the attention of passersby.
Using shouting as a means to seek attention.
L'enfant criait parce qu'il avait peur du chien.
The child was shouting because he was afraid of the dog.
Shouting as an expression of fear and distress.
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