groove

• Nom désignant une rainure longue et étroite creusée dans une surface, ainsi qu'un motif rythmique en musique qui procure du plaisir et incite à bouger.

A noun referring to a long, narrow cut or indentation in a surface, or a rhythmic pattern in music that is enjoyable and makes you want to move.

1. Long narrow cutB1formal

   A long, narrow cut or depression in a surface, often made by a tool or for a specific purpose.

   Rainure

   • The carpenter cut a groove in the wood for the joint.
   • Water flows along the groove in the pavement.
   • The record has a spiral groove for the needle to follow.

   Synonymeschannelfurrowgougeindentationrutscoreslitslottrench

2. Musical rhythmB1informal

   A strong, regular, and enjoyable rhythm in music, especially in jazz, funk, or rock.

   Groove (rythme musical)

   • The band found a great groove and the crowd started dancing.
   • This song has a funky groove that makes you want to move.
   • The drummer kept the groove steady throughout the performance.

   Synonymesbeatpulserhythmswing

3. Routine or habitB2informal

   A settled, comfortable, and often repetitive pattern of behavior or routine.

   Routine confortable

   • He got into a groove with his morning exercise routine.
   • After a few weeks, she found her groove in the new job.
   • It's easy to fall into a groove and stop trying new things.

   Synonymesgrindhabitpatternroutineruttreadmill

   Antonymeschangenoveltyspontaneityvariety

• Verbe désignant le fait de prendre plaisir de manière rythmique, souvent en musique ou en danse, ou de s'intégrer harmonieusement dans une situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of enjoying oneself rhythmically, often in music or dance, or to fit harmoniously into a situation.

1. Enjoy rhythm or musicB1informal

   To enjoy or move rhythmically to music, especially in a relaxed or cool way.

   Se déhancher en rythme

   • The band started playing and everyone began to groove.
   • He was grooving to the beat of the drums.
   • She loves to groove to old funk songs.

   Synonymesboogiebopdanceget downjammoverocksway

2. Fit or work well togetherB2informal

   To interact or function harmoniously with someone or something.

   bien s'entendre / fonctionner ensemble

   • The new team members really groove with each other.
   • Their ideas groove perfectly with our project goals.
   • We need to groove our schedules to make this work.

   Synonymesclickcoheregelharmonizemesh