whine

• Nom désignant une plainte ou une expression de mécontentement émise sur un ton plaintif, aigu ou geignard.

A noun referring to a complaint or expression of discontent uttered in a plaintive, high-pitched, or whining manner.

1. B1informal

   A complaint uttered in a plaintive, whining way, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.

   plainte geignarde

   • His constant whine about the weather was getting on my nerves.
   • She let out a long whine about the unfairness of the rules.
   • The child's whine for more candy was ignored by the parents.

   Synonymesbeefbellyachecomplaintgripegrousegrumblemoan

2. High-pitched soundB1formal

   A long, high-pitched, often irritating sound, like that made by a crying child or a machine.

   Son aigu plaintif

   • The whine of the engine signaled that something was wrong.
   • A high-pitched whine came from the old refrigerator.
   • The dog let out a soft whine when it saw its owner.

   Synonymescryhowlscreechshrieksquealwailyelp

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un son aigu et plaintif ou pour se plaindre d'une manière geignarde, enfantine ou irritante.

A verb used to express a high-pitched, complaining sound or to complain in a childish or annoying manner.

1. Move with a whining soundB1informal

   To move or travel while producing a long, high-pitched, often irritating sound.

   Se déplacer en gémissant

   • The car whined as it climbed the steep hill.
   • The machinery whined loudly during operation.
   • The siren whined in the distance as the ambulance approached.

   Synonymesbuzzdronehumscreechsqueal

2. Talk in a tearful mannerA2informal

   To speak in a high-pitched, complaining, or tearful tone, often to express distress or dissatisfaction.

   parler d'une voix geignarde

   • The child whined about not getting a toy.
   • She whined that she was too tired to walk.
   • He whined to his mother about his homework.

   Synonymesbleatgrizzlemoansnivelwailwhimper

   Antonymesassertdeclarestate

3. Make a high-pitched, screeching noiseB1informal

   To produce a sharp, piercing, and often unpleasant sound.

   produire un grincement aigu

   • The dog whined when it heard the thunder.
   • The old door whined as it swung open.
   • The kettle began to whine as the water boiled.

   Synonymesscreechshrieksqueaksquealyelp

4. Complain whininglyA2informal

   To express dissatisfaction or annoyance in a persistent, irritating, or high-pitched manner.

   se plaindre en gémissant

   • Stop whining about the weather; it's not that bad.
   • He whined constantly about his workload.
   • She whined that the food was too cold.

   Synonymescarpgripegrouchgrumblekvetchmoansnivelwhimper

   Antonymesacceptapplaudapprovecelebratecommendendorsepraiserejoice