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groan in French

groan in French is gémissement, râle, râlement — groan means a low, drawn-out sound made when someone is in pain, upset, or annoyed.

groan in French

gémissement
noun
A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
râle
noun
A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
râlement
noun
A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
grognement
noun
A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
grondement
noun
A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
gémissement
noun
A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
gémir
verb
To make a groan.
gronder
verb
To make a groan.
grogner
verb
To make a groan.
râler
verb
To make a groan.

What does "groan" mean?

  1. noun A low, drawn-out sound made when someone is in pain, upset, or annoyed.
    "He let out a groan as he stood up with his bad back."
  2. verb To make this kind of low, unhappy sound.
    "She groaned when she saw the size of the pile of homework."
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groan in a sentence

  • He let out a groan as he stood up with his bad back.
  • A groan spread through the office when the meeting was extended.
  • She groaned when she saw the size of the pile of homework.
  • The old floorboards groaned under his weight.

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What is "groan" in French?

"groan" in French is gémissement, râle, râlement. groan means: A low, drawn-out sound made when someone is in pain, upset, or annoyed.

How do you use "groan" in a sentence?

Example: "He let out a groan as he stood up with his bad back." In French, "groan" is gémissement, râle, râlement.

Are there other ways to say "groan" in French?

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "groan": gémissement, râle, râlement, grognement, grondement, gémir.

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