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    Gémissement (en. Groan)

    [ʒemisma]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition: A sound expressing pain, sadness, or desire.
    Example Sentence: The moan of the wounded echoed through the night.
    Le gémissement du blessé résonnait dans la nuit.
    Definition: A light sound, often associated with suffering.
    Example Sentence: The dog's moans alerted the owner.
    Les gémissements du chien alertèrent le propriétaire.
    Definition: A vocalized expression of suffering.
    Example Sentence: She let out a moan of pain.
    Elle laissa échapper un gémissement de douleur.

    Etymology

    Etymology: From the verb 'moan', meaning to make a moaning sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: moan of pain
    Meaning: A sound expressing physical pain.
    gémissement de douleur
    Common Phrase: moans of animals
    Meaning: The noises made by animals when they are distressed.
    gémissements des animaux

    Related Words

    Related Word: moan
    Description: A verb meaning to make a sound of complaint.
    gémir
    Related Word: lamentation
    Description: An expression of sorrow or regret.
    lamentation
    Related Word: sigh
    Description: A noise of breathing marked by sadness or relief.
    soupir

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: An exaggerated complaint.
    Slang Example: He stops moaning and gets to action.
    Il arrête de gémir et passe à l'action.
    Slang Meaning: A sexy sound during an intimate interaction.
    Slang Example: She let out a pleasant moan.
    Elle laissa échapper un gémissement agréable.