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squeaking

UK
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwikɪŋ/

Traductions

squeakingnoun
squeakings
pl
The constant squeaking from the wheel made it difficult to concentrate.
Le grincement constant de la roue rendait la concentration difficile.
The squeaking of the old door hinge was loud enough to wake the entire household.
Le grincement de la vieille charnière de la porte était assez fort pour réveiller toute la maisonnée.
Synonymes
squeal
creak
chirp
peep
whistle
squeakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
Used attributively: “the squeaking wheel.”
A squeaking gate kept him awake all night.
Un portail grinçant l'a tenu éveillé toute la nuit.
Synonymes
chirping
piercing
twittering
whining
screeching
squeaky
squealing
shrill
high-pitched
peeping
squeakverb

squeaking

Gerund

squeaked
Past Simple
squeaked
Past Participle
squeaking
Gerund
UK
/skwiːk/
US
/skwik/
grincerPour une porte, une charnière ou un mécanisme qui produit un bruit aigu.
The door hinges need oiling because they squeak every time the door is opened.
Les charnières de la porte ont besoin d’huile parce qu’elles grincent chaque fois qu’on ouvre la porte.
passer de justesseSens familier : réussir avec une marge très faible.
He managed to squeak through the exam with just enough points to pass.
Il a réussi à passer de justesse l’examen avec tout juste assez de points pour valider.
couinerPour un petit animal ou une voix aiguë.
The mouse squeaked and darted under the sofa.
La souris a couiné et s’est faufilée sous le canapé.
Traductions supplémentaires
couinerSens familier : prononcer d’une voix aiguë et brève.
Synonymes
squeal
yelp
whine
peep
chirp
creak

Définitions

squeakingnoun
A high-pitched sound or noise, often short and sharp, typically made by something that needs lubrication or is under stress.
The squeaking of the old door hinge was loud enough to wake the entire household.
The act or instance of making a squeaking sound.
The constant squeaking from the wheel made it difficult to concentrate.
squeakinggerund / present participle
Emitting a squeak or squeaks; making a high-pitched sound.
A squeaking gate kept him awake all night.
squeakverb
To make a short, high-pitched sound or cry.
The door hinges need oiling because they squeak every time the door is opened.
To barely manage to achieve something.
He managed to squeak through the exam with just enough points to pass.
To utter (words) or speak in a short, high-pitched voice.
"She squeaked a timid apology before leaving the room."
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