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creak

/kriːk/

/krik/

Translations

creaknoun

creaks

/kriːk/

/krik/

The creak of the old wooden floorboards echoed through the empty house.

Le grincement des vieilles planches du parquet résonnait dans la maison vide.

Additional translations

craquementEmploi possible pour un bruit sec de bois, de charnière ou de structure.

Synonyms

creakverb

creaked

Past Simple

creaked

Past Participle

creaking

Gerund

/kriːk/

The old wooden floorboards creak underfoot as we tiptoe across the room.

Les vieilles planches du parquet grincent sous nos pas tandis que nous traversons la pièce sur la pointe des pieds.

Additional translations

craquerSens figuré : fonctionner difficilement, sous la pression ou l’usure.

Synonyms

creaknoun

A harsh, high-pitched sound made when something is moved or when pressure is applied, often associated with old or poorly maintained objects.

The creak of the old wooden floorboards echoed through the empty house.

creakverb

To make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied.

The old wooden floorboards creak underfoot as we tiptoe across the room.

To show signs of strain, age, or overuse; to function or move with noticeable difficulty.

The country's healthcare system is creaking under the weight of the pandemic.