😩whine (wajn)

verb
/waɪn/
se plaindre (se plaindre)

Signification

to complain in a feeble or annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Traduction de la signification
se plaindre de manière faible ou agaçante; produire un son aigu
se plaindre de maniere faible ou agacante; produire un son aigu

Phrases d'exemple

The child began to whine when he didn’t get candy.

L'enfant a commencé à se plaindre quand il n'a pas eu de bonbons.
L'enfant a commencé à se plaindre quand il n'a pas eu de bonbons.

The child whined about having to go to bed early.

L'enfant s'est plaint de devoir se coucher tôt.
L'enfant s'est plaint de devoir se coucher tôt.

Expressions d'exemple

whine and complain
se plaindre et gémir
se plaindre et gémir

Synonymes

complain, moan, groan, grumble, wail, fuss
Entrée 1
complain, moan, groan, grumble, wail
Entrée 2
complain, grumble, moan, fuss

Antonymes

praise, compliment, rejoice, accept, agree, appreciate
Entrée 1
praise, compliment, rejoice
Entrée 2
praise, accept, agree, appreciate

Collocations

whine about, constant whine, whining sound, whine and cry, whine constantly, whine and complain, stop whining, whine like a baby
Entrée 1
whine about, constant whine, whining sound, whine and cry
Entrée 2
whine about, whine constantly, whine and complain, stop whining, whine like a baby

Vocabulaires connexes

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to read written material and mark any errors
to admit that you have done something wrong or illegal
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.