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    Grondements (en. Rumblings)

    /ɡʁɔ̃.də.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A deep and resonant noise or sound.
    The rumblings of thunder made the windows tremble.
    Les grondements du tonnerre faisaient trembler les fenêtres.
    A dull and continuous noise, like that of heavy machinery.
    One could hear the rumblings of the airplane engines in the distance.
    On pouvait entendre les grondements des moteurs de l'avion au loin.
    A resonant sound that can announce a natural event, such as an earthquake.
    Scientists listened to the seismic rumblings before the earthquake.
    Les scientifiques ont écouté les grondements sismiques avant le tremblement de terre.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to rumble', which means to emit a low sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rumblings of thunder
    The powerful noises emitted during a storm.
    grondements de tonnerre
    rumblings of anger
    The audible manifestations of anger or agitation.
    grondements de colère

    Related Words

    rumble
    To emit a low sound, to become angry.
    gronder
    sound
    Auditory perception resulting from vibration.
    son
    noise
    A sound that can be pleasant or unpleasant.
    bruit

    Slang Meanings

    Expressions of muffled discontent without flair.
    There were rumblings in the crowd when the decisions were announced.
    Il y a eu des grondements dans la foule quand les décisions ont été annoncées.
    Indecisive or confused protests.
    The rumblings of the protesters were difficult to understand.
    Les grondements des manifestants étaient difficiles à comprendre.