carping

UK
/ˈkɑːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪŋ/
carpingnoun
carpings
pl
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
chicanerieEmploi plus soutenu; insistance tatillonne sur des objections de peu d’importance.
Définitions
The act of finding fault or raising petty objections.
Her constant carping about the smallest details made it difficult to enjoy the project.
carpingadjective
more carping
Comp.
most carping
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑː.pɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑr.pɪŋ/
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
pinailleurPlus familier; qui critique en pinailant.
Définitions
Tending to find fault or criticize in a petty or nagging way.
Her carping remarks about the presentation were more distracting than helpful.
carpverb

carping

Gerund

carped
Past Simple
carped
Past Participle
carping
Gerund
UK
/kɑːp/
US
/kɑrp/
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
chipoterFamilier; avec une nuance de critique pointilleuse.
Définitions
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.
carpnoun
Définitions
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
Définitions
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of carp (the fish).
He bought specialized carp bait for the competition.