This is the 9278th most frequent French word.
crier
To shout or to scream.
Here, 'crier' (to scream) is used as an action typically performed in a situation of distress or urgency, to alert others.
Elle a crié très fort pour appeler à l'aide.
She screamed very loudly to call for help.
In this context, 'crier' refers to the noise children make during the excitement of playful activity, not necessarily in distress.
Les enfants crient souvent lorsqu'ils jouent dans le parc.
Children often shout when they play in the park.
The word 'crier' here describes a call made to attract someone's attention from a distance.