English–French
“groan” in French
How to say “groan” in French
“Groan” in French is gémir.
A person repeatedly releasing a plaintive groan to convey pain, complaint, or annoyance.
Example sentences with gémir
Le bébé gémit dans son sommeil.
The baby groans in his sleep.
Tips for using gémir
- Gémir often sounds literary or descriptive in French, while everyday speech more often uses se plaindre, râler, or avoir mal.
Other French words for “groan”
Un gémissement s'est échappé de la pièce.
A groan escaped from the room.