whimper

• Nom désignant un son ou une plainte faible, plaintif et gémissant, exprimant souvent la souffrance ou la peur.

A noun referring to a low, plaintive, whining sound or complaint, often expressing distress or fear.

1. A plaintive whining soundB2formal

   A low, soft, crying sound made by a person or animal, often expressing pain, fear, or sadness.

   gémissement plaintif

   • The puppy let out a soft whimper when it was left alone.
   • She heard a whimper from the injured cat.
   • His whimper of complaint was barely audible.

   Synonymescrymewlmoansobwailwhine

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le fait d'émettre une série de sons faibles et plaintifs, exprimant la peur, la douleur ou la souffrance, souvent de manière continue et pitoyable.

A verb used to describe making a series of low, feeble sounds expressing fear, pain, or distress.

1. Cry softlyB1formal

   To make a series of low, weak sounds expressing pain, fear, or sadness.

   Gémir doucement

   • The puppy whimpered when it was left alone.
   • She whimpered softly after stubbing her toe.
   • He whimpered in his sleep during the nightmare.

   Synonymesmewlpulesnifflesnivelwhine