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No. 9,276 in French

criait

"Criait" means "was shouting" or "was crying out."

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  • 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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