Sanglotant (en. Sobbing)
/sɑ̃ɡlɔtɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterized by sobs.
She had a sobbing voice while telling her story.
Elle avait une voix sanglotante en racontant son histoire.
Expressing sadness or grief through crying.
His speech was sobbing, filled with emotion.
Son discours était sanglotant, rempli d'émotion.
Referring to a person who cries uncontrollably.
The boy was sobbing after the bad news.
Le garçon était sanglotant après la mauvaise nouvelle.
Etymology
From the verb 'to sob', meaning to cry in fits.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sobbing like a child
Crying heavily, often uncontrollably, like a child does.
sanglotant comme un enfant
tearful speech
A very emotional speech that includes crying.
parole sanglotante
sobbing song
A song accompanied by crying or emotion.
chant sanglotant
Related Words
sob
A convulsive cry.
sanglot
tears
The act of crying.
pleurs
grief
A great sadness.
chagrin
Slang Meanings
To have a heavy heart.
After the breakup, he was really sobbing.
Après la rupture, il était vraiment sanglotant.
To cry hot tears.
She arrived all sobbing after the movie.
Elle est arrivée en étant toute sanglotante après le film.