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whining

UK
/ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
whining about

Translations

whiningnoun
whinings
pl
geignementAu sens de plainte répétée, souvent agaçante.
The constant whining from the children made the long car ride unbearable.
Les geignements incessants des enfants ont rendu le long trajet en voiture insupportable.
sifflementPour un bruit aigu et irritant.
The whining of the engine was a clear sign that something was wrong with the car.
Le sifflement du moteur était un signe clair que quelque chose n’allait pas avec la voiture.
Synonyms
complaining
grumbling
moaning
whimpering
whingeing
whiningadjective
more whining
Comp.
most whining
Super.
UK
/ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
geignardPéjoratif, pour une personne qui se plaint sans cesse.
The whining child refused to eat his vegetables, much to his parents' frustration.
L’enfant geignard a refusé de manger ses légumes, au grand agacement de ses parents.
sifflantPour un bruit aigu et irritant.
The whining engine kept everyone awake throughout the night.
Le moteur sifflant a empêché tout le monde de dormir toute la nuit.
Synonyms
complaining
grumbling
whiny
petulant
querulous
sniveling
moaning
griping
fretful
sulky
whineverb

whining

Gerund

whined
Past Simple
whined
Past Participle
whining
Gerund
UK
/waɪn/
US
/waɪn/
gémirPour un cri ou un bruit plaintif, notamment chez un animal.
The dog began to whine when it was left alone in the room.
Le chien a commencé à gémir lorsqu'il a été laissé seul dans la pièce.
geindreSe plaindre de façon importune ou agaçante.
She tends to whine about her workload whenever she feels overwhelmed.
Elle a tendance à geindre à propos de sa charge de travail chaque fois qu'elle se sent débordée.
Additional translations
pleurnicherFamilier.
Synonyms
complain
grumble
moan
whimper
wail
groan
Antonyms
compliment
praise
cheer

Definitions

whiningnoun
The act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a high-pitched, annoying manner.
The constant whining from the children made the long car ride unbearable.
A high-pitched, irritating noise or sound.
The whining of the engine was a clear sign that something was wrong with the car.
whiningadjective
Complaining in a feeble or petulant way.
The whining child refused to eat his vegetables, much to his parents' frustration.
Producing or characterized by a high-pitched, irritating sound.
The whining engine kept everyone awake throughout the night.
whineverb
To make a high-pitched, complaining noise.
The dog began to whine when it was left alone in the room.
To complain or express dissatisfaction in a peevish or annoying way.
She tends to whine about her workload whenever she feels overwhelmed.
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