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carping

/ˈkɑːpɪŋ/

/ˈkɑrpɪŋ/

carpingnoun

carpings

Translations

chipotageAction de chipoter, de relever des détails de façon mesquine.

Her constant carping about the smallest details made it difficult to enjoy the project.

Son chipotage constant sur les moindres détails rendait le projet difficile à apprécier.

Additional translations

chicanerieEmploi plus soutenu; insistance tatillonne sur des objections de peu d’importance.

Definitions

The act of finding fault or raising petty objections.

Her constant carping about the smallest details made it difficult to enjoy the project.

Synonyms

carpingadjective

more carping

Comp.

most carping

Super.

/ˈkɑː.pɪŋ/

/ˈkɑr.pɪŋ/

Translations

pointilleuxSe dit d’une critique tatillonne ou mesquine; au féminin : pointilleuse.

Her carping remarks about the presentation were more distracting than helpful.

Ses remarques pointilleuses sur la présentation étaient plus gênantes qu’utiles.

Additional translations

pinailleurPlus familier; qui critique en pinailant.

Definitions

Tending to find fault or criticize in a petty or nagging way.

Her carping remarks about the presentation were more distracting than helpful.

Synonyms

carpverb

carping

ing-form

carped

Past Simple

carped

Past Participle

carping

ing-form

/kɑːp/

/kɑrp/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

carpnoun

Definitions

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.

carpadjective

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of carp (the fish).

He bought specialized carp bait for the competition.