Gruchet (en. Gruchet)

/ɡʁyʃɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Small stream that flows slowly.
The gruchet that runs through the garden is very soothing.
Le gruchet qui traverse le jardin est très apaisant.
Natural water source.
We discovered a gruchet during our hike.
Nous avons découvert un gruchet lors de notre randonnée.
Water that flows from a spring.
The gruchet flows joyfully between the rocks.
Le gruchet coule joyeusement entre les rochers.

Etymology

The word gruchet comes from Old French, probably derived from 'gru' meaning 'water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a gruchet
to have a small amount of water or a stream.
avoir un gruchet
mountain gruchet
water source from the mountains.
gruchet de montagne
to follow the gruchet
to walk along a small watercourse.
suivre le gruchet

Related Words

stream
Small watercourse.
ruisseau
source
Natural element that lets out water.
source
watercourse
Body of water flowing in a natural bed.
cours d'eau

Slang Meanings

A small problem or nuisance.
It's just a gruchet, don't worry about it.
C'est juste un gruchet, ne t'en fais pas.
A small mistake.
He made a gruchet in his calculations.
Il a fait un gruchet dans ses calculs.