grunt

• Nom désignant un son court, grave et guttural émis par une personne ou un animal, exprimant souvent un effort, une irritation ou une douleur. Peut aussi désigner un soldat d'infanterie ou un ouvrier non qualifié.

A noun referring to a short, low, guttural sound made by a person or animal, often expressing effort, annoyance, or pain.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   A short, low, guttural sound made by pigs or similar animals.

   grognement (d'animal)

   • The pig let out a loud grunt from its pen.
   • We could hear the grunt of the boar in the forest.
   • The sow grunted softly as she nursed her piglets.

   Synonymesgrumbleoinksnortsqueal

2. Human soundB1informal

   A short, low sound made by a person, often expressing effort, annoyance, or dissatisfaction.

   grognement

   • He gave a grunt of effort as he lifted the heavy box.
   • She responded with a grunt of disapproval.
   • The old man let out a grunt as he sat down.

   Synonymesgroangrumblesnort

3. Low-ranking soldierC1informalamerican

   A slang term for an infantry soldier, especially one with a low rank.

   Soldat de rang subalterne

   • The grunts were sent to the front lines first.
   • He served as a grunt in the army for two years.
   • The general addressed the grunts before the mission.

   Synonymescannon fodderenlisted manfoot soldierinfantrymanprivateriflemantrooper

• Émettre un son bref et grave venant de la gorge, souvent sous l'effet de l'effort, de la contrariété ou de la douleur ; ou exprimer brièvement et sourdement quelque chose.

A verb used to describe the act of making a low, short, guttural sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or pain.

1. Make a low soundB1informal

   To make a short, low, guttural sound, often expressing effort, pain, or displeasure.

   grogner

   • He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
   • The old man grunted in pain when he stood up.
   • She grunted in frustration when the computer crashed.

   Synonymesgroangrumblemurmurmuttersnort

2. Speak in a gruff wayB2informal

   To say something in a low, rough, or unfriendly voice.

   parler d'une voix rauque

   • He grunted a reply without looking up from his work.
   • She grunted something about being too tired to talk.
   • The boss grunted his approval and walked away.

   Synonymescroakgrowlgrumbleraspsnarl