grogner

Senses

1. 1.

   to grunt

   to make a deep, harsh sound in the throat, as an animal does

2. 2.

   to grumble, to complain

   to express dissatisfaction in a low, muttering voice

Examples

• "Le cochon grogne quand on le dérange."

  The pig grunts when you disturb it.

• "Il grogne toujours au lieu de parler clairement."

  He is always grumbling instead of speaking clearly.

• "Elle grogne contre les mauvais résultats à l'examen."

  She is complaining about the poor exam results.

Usage

Grogner is commonly used for animal sounds, particularly pigs, but also figuratively for people who habitually complain or mutter. It has an informal, slightly dismissive tone when applied to people. Often combined with "toujours" or "sans cesse" to emphasize constant grumbling.