groan

• Substantif désignant un son grave et profond émis par une personne exprimant une douleur, un mécontentement ou un désespoir, ou une plainte sourde et prolongée.

A noun referring to a deep, low sound made by a person expressing pain, displeasure, or despair.

1. Sound of pain or discomfortB1formal

   A low, deep sound made by someone in pain, distress, or discomfort.

   gémissement de douleur

   • He let out a groan when he stubbed his toe.
   • The patient's groan could be heard from the waiting room.
   • She gave a groan of frustration after dropping her keys.

   Synonymescrygruntmoanmurmursighwailwhimper

2. Sound of disapproval or complaintB1informal

   A sound made to express annoyance, disapproval, or complaint.

   gémissement de désapprobation

   • There was a collective groan from the audience when the speaker announced the delay.
   • His groan of disappointment was audible when he saw the test results.
   • The students let out a groan when the teacher assigned extra homework.

   Synonymescomplaintgrumblemoanmurmursighwhine

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer un son grave et inarticulé émis en réponse à la douleur, la souffrance ou le désaccord; se plaindre sourdement.

A verb used to express a deep, inarticulate sound made in response to pain, distress, or disapproval.

1. Make a deep sound of pain or displeasureB1formal

   To make a long, low sound expressing physical or emotional pain, suffering, or annoyance.

   Gémir (de douleur ou de mécontentement)

   • He groaned when he tried to lift the heavy box.
   • The patient groaned in pain after the surgery.
   • She groaned at the sight of the long queue.

   Synonymesgrumblemoansighwailwhine

2. Complain or protestB2informal

   To express dissatisfaction or annoyance, often in a low, grumbling voice.

   se plaindre en gémissant

   • The students groaned when the teacher announced a pop quiz.
   • He groaned about having to work overtime again.
   • They groaned at the news of the delayed flight.

   Synonymescarpcomplaingrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine

   Antonymesapplaudcelebratecommendpraise

3. Make a creaking soundB2formal

   To make a low, creaking sound under pressure or weight, like a floorboard or a tree.

   Gémir sous une charge

   • The old wooden floor groaned under their weight.
   • The ship groaned as the waves crashed against its hull.
   • The tree groaned in the strong wind.

   Synonymescreakgrateraspsqueak