Cri De Coeur

Pronunciation: /kri də kʊr/

Definitions of cri de coeur

noun a passionate appeal or outcry, especially one made in desperation or anguish

Example Sentences

A1 She let out a cri de coeur when she realized she had lost her wallet.

A2 The singer's cri de coeur resonated with the audience, moving many to tears.

B1 The author's cri de coeur about social injustice sparked a national conversation.

B2 The activist's cri de coeur inspired a wave of support for their cause.

C1 The politician's cri de coeur on climate change was met with both praise and criticism.

C2 The artist's cri de coeur captured the essence of the human experience in a profound way.

Examples of cri de coeur in a Sentence

formal The author's cri de coeur for social justice resonated with readers around the world.

informal Her cri de coeur about the state of the education system sparked a heated debate among parents.

slang I couldn't help but let out a cri de coeur when I heard the news about my favorite band breaking up.

figurative The painting's vibrant colors and bold strokes served as a cri de coeur for the artist's inner turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of cri de coeur

• past tense: cried de coeur
• plural: cris de coeur
• comparative: more cri de coeur
• superlative: most cri de coeur
• present tense: cries de coeur
• future tense: will cry de coeur
• perfect tense: have cried de coeur
• continuous tense: is crying de coeur
• singular: cri de coeur
• positive degree: very cri de coeur
• infinitive: to cry de coeur
• gerund: crying de coeur
• participle: cried de coeur

Origin and Evolution of cri de coeur

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'cri de coeur' originated in French and translates to 'cry from the heart'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in French literature to describe a passionate plea or outcry, 'cri de coeur' has since been adopted into English with a similar meaning of an impassioned appeal or heartfelt expression.