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    Gronda (en. Snarled)

    /ɡʁɔ̃da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express disapproval or dissatisfaction through words.
    The teacher scolded the students for being late.
    Le professeur gronda les élèves pour leur retard.
    To produce a low and threatening sound.
    The thunder rumbled in the distance.
    Le tonnerre gronda au loin.
    To show anger or aggression through words.
    He scolded his dog after it made a mess.
    Il gronda son chien après qu'il ait fait des dégâts.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'gronder', which comes from Old French 'gronder' meaning 'to grumble, murmur'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rumble like a thunderstorm
    To express great anger or a threat.
    gronder comme un orage
    to scold someone
    To reprimand someone.
    gronder quelqu'un

    Related Words

    gronderie
    The act of scolding.
    gronderie
    gronde
    Snoring or a low sound.
    gronde
    reproach
    An unflattering remark to blame someone.
    reproche

    Slang Meanings

    To get angry quickly.
    When he discovered the truth, he started to scold.
    Quand il a découvert la vérité, il a commencé à gronda.
    To make exaggerated reproaches.
    Don't be so strict, you're scolding over nothing!
    Ne sois pas si sévère, tu gronda pour un rien!