What is 'gémissement' called in English?

'gémissement' in English is called "Moaning". Moaning refers to: L'acte de faire un son long et bas exprimant la douleur, la tristesse ou parfois le plaisir.

How do you pronounce 'Moaning' and 'gémissement'?

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What is an example sentence for Moaning in French?

English: "The injured man was moaning in pain." | French: "L'homme blessé gémissait de douleur."

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English to French Dictionary

moaning Meaning in French (moaning signification en français)

gémissement, plainte

gémissement in English:moaning

Phonetic:jɛ̃smɑ̃

Plural: moanings

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de moaning en français est gémissement, plainte. (L'acte de faire un son long et bas exprimant la douleur, la tristesse ou parfois le plaisir.)

Definitions of Moaning

1
noun
gémissement
The act of making a long, low sound expressing pain, sadness, or sometimes pleasure.
L'acte de faire un son long et bas exprimant la douleur, la tristesse ou parfois le plaisir.
2
noun(informal)
plainte
The act of complaining in a way that is annoying to others.
L'acte de se plaindre d'une manière agaçante pour les autres.

Example Sentences

casual

“The injured man was moaning in pain.”

L'homme blessé gémissait de douleur.

casual

“She spent the whole evening moaning about her job.”

Elle a passé toute la soirée à se plaindre de son travail.

casual

“His constant moaning about the weather is tiresome.”

Ses plaintes constantes sur le temps sont lassantes.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

plaintelamentationgeignement

In English:

groaninglamentingwailing whining

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

joiesatisfaction

In English:

rejoicing cheering celebrating

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivemoan

third person singularmoans

past tensemoaned

agent nounmoaner

adverbmoaningly