exclamation

exclamation, outcry

noun eks-klah-mah-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Exclamation refers both to a sharp vocal outburst and to the grammatical term for an exclamatory sentence. Le point d'exclamation is the exclamation mark (!). It is a transparent cognate with English, making it easy to learn, though French uses exclamation marks somewhat less frequently than English in writing.

Examples

"Une exclamation de surprise s'échappa de ses lèvres."

Natural Translation

An exclamation of surprise escaped his lips.

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