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    Gratter (en. Scratch)

    [ɡʁate]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To scrape or scratch a surface with an object.
    He scraped the paint to see what was underneath.
    Il a gratté la peinture pour voir ce qu'il y avait en dessous.
    To make a scratch.
    She accidentally scratched the wardrobe with her keys.
    Elle a accidentellement gratté l'armoire avec ses clés.
    To get rid of something by scraping.
    He scraped the scab off his wound.
    Il a gratté la croûte sur sa blessure.
    To play the guitar by strumming the strings.
    He enjoys strumming the guitar in the evening.
    Il aime gratter la guitare le soir.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'grater', derived from Latin 'grattare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to scrape together some money
    To obtain money in a dishonest or inappropriate way.
    gratter des sous
    to scratch the surface
    Not to delve into a subject, to be content with appearances.
    gratter la surface
    to scratch the leather
    To distract someone, to bother them.
    gratter le cuir

    Related Words

    scratch
    Slight scratch.
    égratignure
    to mock
    To make fun of someone.
    railler
    freeloader
    Informal term for a freeloader, a person who doesn't pay.
    grattelard

    Slang Meanings

    To grift a ticket
    He scratched a lottery ticket and won.
    Il a gratté un billet de loterie et a gagné.
    To take advantage
    Stop riding on my work, do it yourself.
    Arrête de gratter sur mon travail, fais-le toi-même.