cries

cris

Sons forts produits par des personnes ou des animaux pour exprimer une émotion ou attirer l’attention.

En anglais simple : Loud sounds people or animals make because of feelings or to attract attention.

• We heard cries outside.
• Her cries for help woke the neighbours.
• The birds filled the morning air with sharp cries.

Comment l'utiliser : cries of something (Cries of joy came from the crowd.); cries for something (We heard cries for help near the river.)

Synonymes : calls, shouts

Expressions courantes : cries for help, cries of pain, loud cries