grinding

• Décrit quelque chose de rude, grinçant ou impitoyable ; souvent utilisé pour une situation difficile, épuisante ou monotone.

Describes something that is harsh, grating, or relentless; often used to describe a difficult or monotonous situation.

1. Continuous and oppressiveC1formal

   Describing a situation that is relentless, harsh, and causes exhaustion or suffering.

   accablant, oppressant

   • The grinding poverty in the region is heartbreaking.
   • He endured the grinding routine of the factory work.
   • The grinding pressure of the job led to his burnout.

   Synonymesburdensomecrushingexhaustingharshoppressiverelentlessunrelentingwearing

   Antonymeseasygentlelenientlightmild

2. Harsh and monotonousB2informal

   Describing a sound or action that is rough, repetitive, and unpleasant.

   Strident et monotone

   • The grinding noise from the engine was unbearable.
   • She could hear the grinding sound of metal against metal.
   • The grinding rhythm of the old machine kept him awake.

   Synonymesdiscordantdroninggratingharshjarringmonotonousraspingstrident

   Antonymesharmoniousmelodiouspleasantsmooth

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de réduire quelque chose en petites particules ou en poudre par broyage ou friction, ainsi qu'une activité continue, monotone et souvent pénible.

A noun referring to the act or process of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing or friction, or a continuous, monotonous, and often laborious activity.

indénombrable

1. Act of crushingB1formal

   The action of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing or friction.

   broyage

   • The grinding of coffee beans fills the kitchen with aroma.
   • The machine is used for the grinding of spices.
   • He could hear the grinding of stones in the quarry.

   Synonymesabrasioncrushinggranulationgratingmillingpoundingpulverization

2. Monotonous hard workB2informal

   A difficult, repetitive, and tiring activity or routine.

   travail pénible et répétitif

   • The daily grinding of a nine-to-five job can be exhausting.
   • She was tired of the grinding of her routine.
   • The grinding of preparing for exams left him drained.

   Synonymesdrudgerygrindlaborrat raceslogsweattoiltreadmill

• 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