pleurer

Senses

1. 1.

   to cry

   to shed tears, typically from emotion (sadness, joy, pain)

2. 2.

   to weep

   to cry softly or with audible sobs

3. 3.

   to mourn

   to express grief for someone who has died

4. 4.

   to complain

   to lament or bewail a situation (often figurative)

Examples

• "L'enfant a pleuré après sa chute."

  The child cried after his fall.

• "Elle a pleuré à chaudes larmes en apprenant la nouvelle."

  She wept bitterly upon hearing the news.

• "Il pleura la mort de son ami pendant des mois."

  He mourned the death of his friend for months.

Usage

Pleurer is a common, neutral verb used across registers. The phrase "pleurer à chaudes larmes" (to weep bitterly) and "pleurer sur" (to lament, complain about) are frequent collocations. Avoid confusing with "avoir pleins d'eau les yeux" (to have tears in one's eyes) or "larmoyer" (to tear up slightly).