cheer

• Substantif désignant un cri d'encouragement, de joie ou d'approbation, souvent poussé par un groupe de personnes.

A noun referring to a shout of encouragement, joy, or approval, often expressed by a group of people.

1. A2formal

   A loud shout of encouragement, support, or joy, often from a crowd.

   Cri d'encouragement

   • The crowd gave a loud cheer when the team scored.
   • A cheer went up from the audience after the performance.
   • The students offered a cheer for their teacher.

   Synonymesacclamationbravohoorayhurrahovationshoutwhoopyell

2. Happiness or good spiritsB1formal

   A feeling of happiness, optimism, or good spirits.

   joie, entrain

   • She brought cheer to everyone with her smile.
   • The holiday season is a time of good cheer.
   • His jokes filled the room with cheer.

   Synonymescheerfulnessgladnesshappinessjoyjoyfulnessjoyousnesslightheartednessmerrimentoptimism

   Antonymesdejectiondepressiondespairgloommelancholysorrow

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de crier des encouragements, d'applaudir ou de montrer de la joie, ou pour rendre quelqu'un plus heureux.

A verb used to express the act of shouting encouragement, applause, or joy, or to make someone feel happier.

1. Shout encouragementA2informal

   To shout or call out in support or encouragement, especially at a sports event or performance.

   encourager par des cris

   • The crowd cheered loudly when the team scored.
   • She cheered for her friend during the race.
   • Everyone cheered as the winner crossed the finish line.

   Synonymesacclaimapplaudbarrackencouragerootsupporturge on

   Antonymesboohissjeer

2. Make someone happierA2informal

   To make someone feel happier or more hopeful.

   Réconforter / redonner du courage

   • Her kind words cheered me up after a bad day.
   • The good news cheered the whole family.
   • He tried to cheer his friend with a funny joke.

   Synonymesbrightenbuoycheer upcomfortconsoleencouragegladdenuplift

   Antonymesdepressdiscouragedisheartendispiritsadden

Variantes phrasalcheer up