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gulp

/ɡʌlp/

gulp down

Translations

gulpnoun

gulps

/ɡʌlp/

gorgéeQuantité de liquide avalée d’un seul coup ; usage courant.

He took a gulp of water after the long run.

Il a pris une gorgée d’eau après la longue course.

Additional translations

gouléeS’emploie surtout dans des tournures comme « une goulée d’air » ; un peu plus littéraire ou descriptif.

Synonyms

gulpverb

gulped

Past Simple

gulped

Past Participle

gulping

Gerund

/ɡʌlp/

avaler d’un traitPour un aliment ou un liquide, en insistant sur la rapidité et la quantité.

He gulped down the water after the long run.

Il a avalé l’eau d’un trait après la longue course.

Additional translations

ravalerS’emploie au sens figuré pour une émotion, une réaction ou une parole réprimée.

haleterPour l’air inspiré rapidement et profondément, notamment après un effort.

Synonyms

gulpinterjection

/ɡʌlp/

Used to represent an audible swallow, often conveying nervousness or surprise

gloups !Onomatopée exprimant une déglutition audible, souvent liée à la nervosité ou à la surprise.

"Gulp!" he whispered as the footsteps drew nearer.

« Gloups ! » murmura-t-il tandis que les pas se rapprochaient.

Synonyms

oh no

Definitions

gulpnoun

A large and hurried swallow of liquid.

He took a gulp of water after the long run.

The act of swallowing quickly or in large amounts.

With a gulp, she finished the last of her drink.

A large amount of something taken in at once.

He took a gulp of air before diving underwater.

gulpverb

To swallow food or liquid quickly or in large amounts.

He gulped down the water after the long run.

To inhale air quickly and deeply, usually because of exertion, shock, or need for oxygen.

After sprinting up the hill, he stopped to gulp air.

To suppress or restrain (an emotion, sound, or remark) by swallowing hard.

She gulped back her tears and forced a smile.

gulpinterjection

Used to imitate the sound of someone swallowing audibly, especially when nervous, surprised, or frightened.

"Gulp!" he whispered as the footsteps drew nearer.