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exclamation

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

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noun

Exclamation, cri

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

Examples :

"His exclamation of "Wow!" showed his surprise at the unexpected gift. "

Son exclamation « Wow ! » a montré sa surprise face au cadeau inattendu.

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noun

Exclamation, interjection

A word expressing outcry; an interjection

Examples :

""Ouch!" was the only exclamation she could manage after bumping her head on the doorway. "

« Aïe ! » fut la seule exclamation qu'elle put articuler après s'être cogné la tête contre l'embrasure de la porte.

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noun

Exclamation, phrase exclamative

A clause type used to make an exclamatory statement: What a mess they made!; How stupid I was!

Examples :

"My sister's exclamation, "Look at this mess!", showed her frustration with the spilled juice. "

L'exclamation de ma sœur, « Regarde ce désordre ! », a montré sa frustration face au jus renversé.

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noun

Point d'exclamation

The sign "!" by which outcry or emphatic utterance is marked.

Examples :

"The exclamation point at the end of the note meant that Mom was very upset. "

Le point d'exclamation à la fin de la note signifiait que maman était très contrariée.

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