grumble

• Nom désignant un son sourd et grondant, ou une plainte exprimée d'un ton grognon et mécontent.

A noun referring to a low, rumbling sound or a complaint expressed in a grumbling manner.

1. B1informal

   A low, continuous sound of complaint or dissatisfaction.

   grognerie / plainte sourde

   • He let out a grumble about the long wait.
   • Her constant grumble about the weather annoyed everyone.
   • There was a grumble of discontent from the crowd.

   Synonymescomplaintgrievancegripegrousegrumblingkvetchmoanmurmurmutterwhine

2. Low rumbling soundB2formal

   A low, muffled sound, like thunder or a stomach.

   grondement sourd

   • A grumble of thunder echoed in the distance.
   • The grumble of the engine signaled the truck's approach.
   • His stomach let out a loud grumble during the meeting.

   Synonymesdronegrowlhummurmurrumblerumbling

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de se plaindre ou de marmonner d'une voix grave et mécontente.

A verb used to express the act of complaining or murmuring in a low, discontented manner.

1. Complain quietlyB1informal

   To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low, often grumpy voice.

   Se plaindre à voix basse

   • He grumbled about the long wait at the doctor's office.
   • She grumbled under her breath when asked to work late.
   • The customers grumbled about the poor service.

   Synonymescarpcomplaingrousegruntkvetchmoanmurmurmutterwhine

   Antonymesapplaudcheercomplimentpraise

2. Make a low rumbling soundB2formal

   To make a low, continuous, rumbling noise, like thunder or a stomach.

   gronder sourdement

   • Thunder grumbled in the distance.
   • My stomach grumbled loudly during the meeting.
   • The old engine grumbled as it started up.

   Synonymesdronegrowlgurglemurmurrumble