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    Grondait (en. Snarled)

    /ɡʁɔ̃dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Emitting a grave and continuous sound, similar to a rumble.
    The thunder rumbled in the distance.
    Le tonnerre grondait au loin.
    Expressing dissatisfaction or disapproval in a noisy manner.
    He rumbled against the government's decision.
    Il grondait contre la décision du gouvernement.
    Manifesting with power or a threat.
    The rumbling waves struck the shores.
    Les vagues grondantes frappaient les rives.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'gronder', which comes from Old French 'gronder' meaning 'to produce a muffled sound'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Grounding like a storm
    Made a loud and threatening noise, evoking a storm.
    grondait comme un orage
    A muffled rumble
    A deep and low sound, often associated with a threat.
    un grondement sourd

    Related Words

    To rumble
    To make noise, express disapproval.
    gronder
    Rumble
    A low and deep sound, often associated with a sound from nature.
    grondement
    To roar
    To produce a powerful cry, similar to a lion.
    rugir

    Slang Meanings

    To make noise in anger.
    He started to rumble when he saw the mess.
    Il a commencé à grondait quand il a vu le désordre.
    To express dissatisfaction loudly.
    She was rumbling in the kitchen because of the uncompleted chores.
    Elle grondait dans la cuisine à cause des tâches non faites.