English–French
“cry” in French
How to say “cry” in French
“Cry” in French is cri.
A brief burst of voice used to call out, signal distress, or express strong feeling.
Example sentences with cri
Elle a poussé un cri de joie en apprenant la nouvelle.
She let out a cry of joy upon learning the news.
Tips for using cri
- English cry also means shedding tears, but French cri normally denotes an audible shout or call; crying is pleurer.
