What is 'pleure' called in English?

'pleure' in English is called "Cries". Cries refers to: Verser des larmes, généralement en signe de détresse, de douleur ou de chagrin.

How do you pronounce 'Cries' and 'pleure'?

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What is an example sentence for Cries in French?

English: "The baby cries when she is hungry." | French: "Le bébé pleure quand elle a faim."

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English to French Dictionary

cries Meaning in French (cries signification en français)

verbpleure, pleurer

nouncris

pleure in English:cries

Phonetic:plœʁ

Plural: cries

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de cries en français est pleure, pleurer, cris. (Verser des larmes, généralement en signe de détresse, de douleur ou de chagrin.)

Definitions of Cries

1
verb
pleurer
To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
Verser des larmes, généralement en signe de détresse, de douleur ou de chagrin.
2
noun
cris
Loud utterances of emotion, such as joy, sorrow, or pain, often involving tears.
Émissions sonores fortes d'émotion, telles que la joie, le chagrin ou la douleur, impliquant souvent des larmes.

Example Sentences

casual

“The baby cries when she is hungry.”

Le bébé pleure quand elle a faim.

general

“He often cries for justice.”

Il crie souvent pour la justice.

general

“The distant cries of gulls echoed across the harbor.”

Les cris lointains des mouettes résonnaient dans le port.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

lamentationspleursjappements

In English:

weepssobs wails

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

riresourire

In English:

laughs smiles

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivecry

past tensecried

present participlecrying

nounoutcry

agent nouncrier

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

cry wolfidiom

To give a false alarm; to ask for help when it is not needed.

cry over spilled milkidiom

To be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

a cry for helpexpression

An urgent plea for assistance, often indicating distress.