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Translate Files Gargilesse (en. Gargilesse)
/ɡaʁ.ʒi.lɛs/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
State or action of making throat noises.
The gargilesse of the old engine was unbearable.
La gargilesse du vieux moteur était insupportable.
Sound produced by irritation or a seriousness in the throat.
He has a gargilesse that prevents him from speaking clearly.
Il a une gargilesse qui l'empêche de parler clairement.
Etymology
Derived from 'gargouiller', evoking throat noises.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a gargilesse
To produce a throat noise, often due to irritation.
faire une gargilesse
to have the gargilesse
To have a hoarse voice or difficulties speaking because of the throat.
avoir la gargilesse
acute gargilesse
A particularly high-pitched throat sound.
gargilesse aigüe
Related Words
gargouillement
The noise that a liquid makes when it moves.
gargouillement
gargoter
To emit sounds in a muddled manner.
gargoter
throat
Organ of the respiratory and vocal system.
gorge
Slang Meanings
A playful mockery of a person with a hoarse voice.
He still has his gargilesse, it sounds like he just came back from a party.
Il a encore sa gargilesse, on dirait qu'il revient de la fête.
An unpleasant noise made by someone when speaking.
Listen to him, his gargilesse is unbearable today.
Écoute-le, sa gargilesse est insupportable aujourd'hui.