English–French

“creak” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁɛ̃səmɑ̃/

Example

J'ai entendu le grincement de la chaise.

I heard the creak of the chair.

Illustration for grincement (creak)

How to say “creak” in French

“Creak” in French is grincement.

A high, harsh squeak that stretches as a chair, door, hinge, or teeth rub together.

Full entry for grincement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Tips for using grincement

  • Grincement is masculine, so standard forms are un grincement and le grincement.

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