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whimper

/ˈwɪmpə/

/ˈwɪmpɚ/

Translations

whimpernoun

whimpers

/ˈwɪmpə/

/ˈwɪmpɚ/

gémissementSon faible et plaintif exprimant la peur ou la douleur.

The puppy let out a soft whimper when it was left alone.

Le chiot a poussé un faible gémissement lorsqu’il a été laissé seul.

Additional translations

geignementPlutôt pour une plainte faible, parfois avec une nuance d’agacement ou d’insatisfaction.

Synonyms

whimperverb

whimpered

Past Simple

whimpered

Past Participle

whimpering

Gerund

/ˈwɪmpə/

/ˈwɪmpər/

gémirPour un cri ou un bruit faible exprimant la peur, la douleur ou le malaise.

The puppy began to whimper when it was left alone in the room.

Le chiot a commencé à gémir lorsqu’il a été laissé seul dans la pièce.

Additional translations

geindreSurtout pour se plaindre faiblement ou timidement.

Synonyms

Definitions

whimpernoun

A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain.

The puppy let out a soft whimper when it was left alone.

A complaint or expression of dissatisfaction, often in a weak or subdued manner.

His whimper about the long hours went unnoticed by the busy manager.

whimperverb

To make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.

The puppy began to whimper when it was left alone in the room.

To complain or express dissatisfaction in a weak or timid manner.

He would often whimper about the long hours at work, but never took any action to change it.