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    Grondement (en. Rumbling)

    /ɡʁɔ̃dəmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A low sound that comes from the earth or something heavy.
    The rumbling of thunder frightened all the animals.
    Le grondement des tonnerres a effrayé tous les animaux.
    The sound vibration produced by a movement, such as that of a heavy vehicle.
    The rumbling of the train could be heard from afar.
    Le grondement du train se faisait entendre de loin.
    A noise from crashes or explosions.
    The rumbling of the explosions spread through the valley.
    Le grondement des explosions s'est répandu dans la vallée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to rumble' which means to make a low sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rumbling of thunder
    A loud and resonant noise caused by lightning.
    grondement de tonnerre
    rumbling of the sea
    The sound of waves crashing against the rocks.
    grondement de la mer
    internal rumbling
    A sensation or a low sound coming from the belly.
    grondement intérieur

    Related Words

    to rumble
    To make a low sound.
    gronder
    to grunt
    To produce a low and displeased sound.
    grogner
    to snore
    To produce a deep and continuous sound during sleep.
    ronfler

    Slang Meanings

    An incredible noise
    When he started his car, it was a real rumble!
    Quand il a démarré sa voiture, c'était un vrai grondement!
    A sound of bad atmosphere
    We could hear the rumbling behind the walls, it had to stop.
    On entendait le grondement derrière les murs, il fallait que ça cesse.