crier

• Personne qui fait une annonce publique à voix haute, notamment dans un tribunal ou sur une place publique.

A noun referring to a person who makes a public announcement, especially in a court of law or in a town square.

1. Town crierB2formalbritish

   A person who makes public announcements in a town or city, historically in a loud voice.

   crieur public

   • The town crier announced the news in the market square.
   • In medieval times, the crier would call out important decrees.
   • The crier's bell rang to gather the crowd.

   Synonymesannouncerbellmanherald

2. One who criesC1formal

   A person who weeps or cries, often used in a literary or descriptive context.

   Personne qui pleure

   • She was a frequent crier during sad movies.
   • The child was a loud crier when upset.
   • He was known as a crier at funerals.

   Synonymesblubberermournersnivelerweeper