Sanglotait (en. Was sobbing)

/sɑ̃ɡlɔtɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To produce sounds interrupted by breaths due to a strong emotion.

She was sobbing so much that she could no longer speak.

Elle sanglotait tellement qu'elle ne pouvait plus parler.

To cry with a characteristic choppy sound.

The boy was sobbing while listening to the sad story.

Le garçon sanglotait en écoutant l'histoire triste.

To express one's pain or sadness through uncontrollable crying.

He was sobbing in his arms, overwhelmed by his emotions.

Il sanglotait dans ses bras, submergé par ses émotions.

From the verb 'sangloter', which comes from Old French 'sanglot', of obscure origin.

to cry with joy

To cry joyfully, often due to an emotional event.

sanglotter de joie

silent sobs

To cry without making noise, often trying to hide one's emotions.

sanglots silencieux

to sob in one's corner

To cry discreetly, without attracting the attention of others.

sangloter dans son coin

sob

Action of crying with choppy sounds.

sanglot

tears

Transparent liquid that comes from the eyes when sad.

larmes

emotion

Intense feeling that can provoke tears.

émotion

To weep

He started to weep during the movie.

Il a commencé à chialer pendant le film.

To moan

She was moaning while thinking about her ex.

Elle gémissait en pensant à son ex.