underlying meaning in dernier cri

should the translation be literal or does it imply the last ditch effort or the last hurrah (in
English)?
Merci

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Permalink Reply by Frank on August 6, 2009 at 10:24am

Hello Linda,

"Dernier cri" has a totally different meaning. It means "bleeding edge", ie. brand-new, top-notch technology.

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Permalink Reply by Frank on August 6, 2009 at 10:53am

Well, although the "bleeding edge" meaning is probably the most common one, "dernier cri" can also sometimes mean the last ditch effort.

"LE dernier cri" means bleeding edge.

"UN dernier cri" means a last ditch effort.