grind

• Nom désignant une routine ou une tâche pénible, monotone et épuisante, souvent liée à un travail difficile ou à des efforts répétitifs.

A noun referring to a tedious, monotonous, or difficult routine or task, often associated with hard work or repetitive effort.

indénombrable

1. Hard repetitive workB2informal

   A tedious, monotonous, or difficult routine or task.

   travail pénible et monotone

   • The daily grind of commuting to the office wears him out.
   • She's tired of the 9-to-5 grind and wants a change.
   • Studying for exams is a real grind.

   Synonymeschoredrudgerylaborrat raceroutineslogtoiltreadmill

   Antonymesdelightenjoymentfunleisureplaypleasurerecreation

2. Crushing or powdering actionB1formal

   The act of crushing something into small particles or powder.

   broyage, mouture

   • The grind of the coffee beans filled the kitchen with aroma.
   • A coarse grind is best for French press coffee.
   • The mill uses stones for the grind of wheat into flour.

   Synonymescrushingmillingpulverization

• Verbe désignant l'action de réduire quelque chose en fines particules ou en poudre par broyage ou frottement, ainsi que le fait de travailler ou d'étudier intensément.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing or friction, or to work or study with intense effort.

verbe irrégulier

1. Crush into small piecesA2formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by rubbing or crushing.

   Moudre / broyer

   • She grinds coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee.
   • The mill grinds wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices with a mortar and pestle.

   Synonymescrumbcrushgranulatemashmillpoundpowder

2. Work hard or monotonouslyB2informal

   To work or study with intense effort, often in a repetitive or tedious manner.

   travailler dur ou de façon monotone

   • He grinds away at his homework every night.
   • She's been grinding for the final exams all week.
   • They grind through the same routine day after day.

   Synonymesdrudgelaborplodslaveslogsweattoil

   Antonymesidleloafplayrelax

3. Rub or press harshlyB1formal

   To press or rub something against a surface with force, often causing friction or wear.

   frotter violemment

   • The car's brakes ground against the metal.
   • He ground his teeth in frustration.
   • The gears grind loudly when they need oil.

   Synonymesabradecrunchgnashgrateraspscrapewear down

Variantes phrasalgrind awaygrind downgrind out