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grunt in French

grunt in French is grognement, bidasse, griveton — grunt means a short, low, snorting sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or reluctance.

grunt in French

grognement
noun
A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
bidasse
noun
(US, military slang) An infantry soldier.
griveton
noun
(US, military slang) An infantry soldier.
troufion
noun
(US, military slang) An infantry soldier.
grogner
verb
(intransitive, of a pig) To make a grunt or grunts.

What does "grunt" mean?

  1. noun A short, low, snorting sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or reluctance.
    "He gave a grunt of acknowledgment without looking up."
  2. noun An ordinary soldier or low-ranking worker who does the hard, unglamorous tasks.
    "The grunts on the ground rarely get the credit officers do."
  3. verb To make a short, low, snorting sound.
    "The weightlifter grunted as he heaved the bar overhead."

grunt in a sentence

  • He gave a grunt of acknowledgment without looking up.
  • The grunts on the ground rarely get the credit officers do.
  • The weightlifter grunted as he heaved the bar overhead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grunt" in French?

"grunt" in French is grognement, bidasse, griveton. grunt means: A short, low, snorting sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or reluctance.

How do you use "grunt" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a grunt of acknowledgment without looking up." In French, "grunt" is grognement, bidasse, griveton.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "grunt": grognement, bidasse, griveton, troufion, grogner.

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