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scream

/skɹiːm/ /skɹim/

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noun

Cri, hurlement

A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

Examples :

"The sudden loud scream startled everyone in the classroom. "

Le cri soudain et fort a surpris tout le monde dans la salle de classe.

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noun

Cri

A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.

Examples :

"The band's lead singer used a powerful scream to express the anger in the song. "

Le chanteur principal du groupe a utilisé un cri puissant pour exprimer la colère dans la chanson.

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noun

Cri

Used as an intensifier

Examples :

"We had a real scream of a time at the beach."

Nous avons passé un excellent moment à la plage.

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noun

Point d'exclamation

(printers' slang) exclamation mark

Examples :

"The teacher told the students to add a scream to the end of their sentences for emphasis. "

Le professeur a dit aux élèves d'ajouter un point d'exclamation à la fin de leurs phrases pour insister.

language writing mark word sign exclamation communication essential

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verb

Crier, hurler

To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

Examples :

"The child screamed when he saw the large dog. "

L'enfant a crié quand il a vu le gros chien.

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verb

Foncer, se précipiter

To move quickly; to race.

Examples :

"He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill."

Il a failli percuter un poteau, la façon dont il a foncé en bas de la colline.

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verb

Crier, témoigner de

To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.

Examples :

"The rising cost of groceries screams a need for budget cuts. "

L'augmentation du coût des courses crie à la nécessité de réduire le budget.

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