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    Gémit (en. Moans)

    [ʒe.mit]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce a plaintive sound, often due to suffering.
    He groaned in pain after his fall.
    Il gémit de douleur après sa chute.
    To express discontent through moans.
    She moaned while complaining about her fate.
    Elle gémit en se plaignant de son sort.
    To emit a sound similar to that of moaning, without suffering.
    The wind moans through the branches of the trees.
    Le vent gémit à travers les branches des arbres.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'gemitus', which means 'moaning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to moan like a deaf person
    To complain excessively.
    gémir comme un sourd
    moaning of pain
    A plaintive sound caused by physical suffering.
    gémissement de douleur

    Related Words

    moaning
    Sound or action of moaning.
    gémissement
    suffering
    State of physical or moral pain.
    souffrance

    Slang Meanings

    To complain to attract attention.
    He always moans to get attention.
    Il gémit toujours pour qu'on s'occupe de lui.
    To express criticism in an exaggerated manner.
    It's unbearable, he moans all the time!
    C'est insupportable, il gémit tout le temps!