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    Grognements (en. Grunts)

    ɡʁɔ.ɲ.mɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sound of discontent, often associated with an animal.
    The dog's growls indicated that he was irritated.
    Les grognements du chien indiquaient qu'il était agacé.
    Complaints or murmurs of disapproval.
    The audience's growls could be heard during the speech.
    Les grognements du public se faisaient entendre pendant le discours.
    A guttural sound produced, for example, by a person expressing discomfort.
    He couldn't help but let out growls of pain.
    Il ne pouvait s'empêcher de laisser échapper des grognements de douleur.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'grogner', derived from Old French 'grognier', meaning to make a growling sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    because of his growls
    due to his complaints or discontent.
    à cause de ses grognements
    to make growls
    to express discontent through sounds.
    faire des grognements
    growls of disapproval
    audible signals indicating the discontent of an assembly.
    grognements de désapprobation

    Related Words

    grogner
    To make a sound of discontent.
    grogner
    gronder
    To utter threats or admonishments with a deep sound.
    gronder
    marmotter
    To speak softly while complaining.
    marmotter

    Slang Meanings

    Often complains in an exaggerated manner.
    Stop groaning, you don't have to complain all the time!
    Arrête de grognement, tu n'as pas à te plaindre tout le temps!
    To express doubts or criticism without being explicit.
    He always makes growls in meetings without directly stating what he thinks.
    Il fait toujours des grognements en réunion sans dire directement ce qu'il pense.