No. 9,278 in French
crier
To shout or to scream.
In a sentence
Elle a crié très fort pour appeler à l'aide.
She screamed very loudly to call for help.
Here, 'crier' (to scream) is used as an action typically performed in a situation of distress or urgency, to alert others.
Les enfants crient souvent lorsqu'ils jouent dans le parc.
Children often shout when they play in the park.
In this context, 'crier' refers to the noise children make during the excitement of playful activity, not necessarily in distress.
Il a crié le nom de son ami lorsqu'il l'a aperçu.
He shouted his friend's name when he saw him.
The word 'crier' here describes a call made to attract someone's attention from a distance.
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