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grogner

to growl, to grunt

verb groh-NYEH Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

to grumble

Usage Note

Grogner describes the low sound made by animals (especially pigs and bears) but is very commonly used for a grumbling, discontented person. The noun grognement means 'a growl' or 'a grumble'. The related adjective grognon describes a habitually grumpy person.

Examples

"Le chien se mit à grogner contre l'inconnu."

Natural Translation

The dog began to growl at the stranger.

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