What is 'pleurnichard' called in English?

'pleurnichard' in English is called "Whiny". Whiny refers to: Qui se plaint fréquemment, d'une voix aigrelette et agaçante.

How do you pronounce 'Whiny' and 'pleurnichard'?

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What is an example sentence for Whiny in French?

English: "The toddler became whiny when he was tired." | French: "Le tout-petit est devenu pleurnichard quand il était fatigué."

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English to French Dictionary

whiny Meaning in French (whiny signification en français)

pleurnichard

Synonymes:lamentablegémisseur

pleurnichard in English:whiny

Phonetic:plœʁniʃɑʁ

Plural: whinies

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de whiny en français est pleurnichard. (Qui se plaint fréquemment, d'une voix aigrelette et agaçante.)

Definitions of Whiny

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adjective(informal)
pleurnichard
Describing someone who complains frequently, especially in a high-pitched, annoying voice.
Qui se plaint fréquemment, d'une voix aigrelette et agaçante.

Example Sentences

“The toddler became whiny when he was tired.”

Le tout-petit est devenu pleurnichard quand il était fatigué.

“She has a very whiny tone when she doesn't get what she wants.”

Elle a un ton très pleurnichard quand elle n'obtient pas ce qu'elle veut.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

lamentablegémisseur

In English:

complainingquerulouspeevishirritable

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

joyeuxcontent

In English:

cheerful contentedstoic

Inflected Word Forms

present participlewhining

nounwhine

nounwhininess

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

whiny voicecollocation

A voice that sounds like a complaint or a high-pitched moan.

whiny attitudecollocation

A persistently complaining or irritable disposition.