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carp

UK
/kɑːp/
US
/kɑrp/

Translations

carpnoun
carps
pl
UK
/kɑːp/
US
/kɑrp/
The lake was stocked with carp to help control the growth of aquatic plants.
L’étang a été empoissonné de carpes pour aider à contrôler la croissance des plantes aquatiques.
carpeEn parlant du poisson consommé comme aliment.
Carp is a traditional dish during the holiday season in some European countries.
La carpe est un plat traditionnel pendant les fêtes dans certains pays européens.
Synonyms
koi
freshwater fish
cyprinid
fish
carpverb
carped
Past Simple
carped
Past Participle
carping
Gerund
UK
/kɑːp/
US
/kɑrp/
ergoterSoutenu; pour exprimer des reproches répétitifs sur des détails.
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences, making it hard to enjoy the trip.
Elle a tendance à ergoter sur les moindres désagréments, ce qui rend le voyage difficile à apprécier.
Additional translations
chipoterFamilier; avec une nuance de critique pointilleuse.
Synonyms
gripe
nag
whine
grumble
complain
carpadjective
UK
/kɑːp/
US
/kɑrp/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "carp fishing", therefore treated as an adjective.
carpeDans les groupes nominaux et les emplois de type spécifique, surtout en terminologie halieutique.
He bought specialized carp bait for the competition.
Il a acheté un appât spécial carpe pour la compétition.

Definitions

carpnoun
A type of freshwater fish that is often found in ponds and rivers, known for its ability to adapt to various environments.
The lake was stocked with carp to help control the growth of aquatic plants.
The flesh of a carp when used as food.
Carp is a traditional dish during the holiday season in some European countries.
carpverb
To complain or find fault continually, typically about trivial matters.
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences, making it hard to enjoy the trip.
carpadjective
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of carp (the fish).
He bought specialized carp bait for the competition.
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