carp

• Nom désignant un poisson d'eau douce de la famille des cyprinidés, souvent élevé pour sa chair maigre qui peut être cuite au four ou en ragoût.

A noun referring to a type of freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, often farmed for its lean flesh which can be baked or braised.

1. B1formal

   A type of freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, often found in lakes and rivers.

   Carpe (poisson d'eau douce)

   • The pond is stocked with carp for fishing.
   • Carp are known for their large scales and barbels.
   • He caught a massive carp while fishing in the lake.

2. Food fishB1formal

   The flesh of this fish, which is lean and often farmed, commonly prepared by baking or braising.

   Carpe (chair)

   • She baked the carp with herbs and lemon.
   • Carp is a popular dish in many European cuisines.
   • The restaurant serves braised carp with a creamy sauce.

• Verbe signifiant se plaindre constamment ou critiquer de manière mesquine, souvent à propos de détails sans importance.

A verb meaning to complain or find fault persistently, often about trivial matters.

1. C1formal

   To complain or find fault about trivial matters; to nag or criticize unnecessarily.

   se plaindre pour des broutilles

   • He constantly carps about the quality of the food in the cafeteria.
   • She carps at her husband for leaving the dishes in the sink.
   • Stop carping and just enjoy the party.

   Synonymescavilcomplainfind faultgrousegrumblemoannagobjectquibblewhine

   Antonymesapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise