verb🔗ShareBroyer, moudreTo reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion."The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder. "Le chef a utilisé un mortier et un pilon pour broyer les épices en une fine poudre.actionprocessmachinefoodagriculturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBroyer, meulerTo shape with the force of friction."grind a lens; grind an axe"Broyer une lentille ; meuler une hache.machineactionworktechnicalprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBroyer, meulerTo remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface."The construction worker was grinding the metal to smooth the edges. "L'ouvrier du bâtiment broyait le métal pour lisser les bords.materialactionmachineindustryprocesstechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBroyer, moudreTo become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction."Steel grinds to a sharp edge."L'acier s'affine jusqu'à un tranchant.actionprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrincer, broyerTo move with much difficulty or friction; to grate."The old door was grinding against the floor, making a loud, scraping noise every time we opened it. "La vieille porte grinçait contre le sol, faisant un bruit fort et rauque à chaque fois que nous l'ouvrions.actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrinderTo slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing."The skateboarder was grinding the metal rail in the skate park. "Le skateur grindait le rail métallique dans le skate park.sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpprimer, réprimer, affaiblirTo oppress, hold down or weaken."The constant pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines was grinding the employees down. "La pression constante pour respecter des délais irréalistes minait les employés.actionpoliticsgovernmentsocietyworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe déhancher de manière érotiqueTo rotate the hips erotically."During the party, people were grinding on the dance floor to the music. "Pendant la fête, les gens se déhanchent de manière érotique sur la piste de danse au rythme de la musique.bodysexactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDanser de manière suggestive, se frotterTo dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other."At the party, some couples were grinding on the dance floor to the loud music. "À la fête, certains couples dansaient de manière suggestive sur la piste de danse au son de la musique forte.sexdancebodyentertainmentactioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBosser, bachoterTo repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal."He spent hours grinding math problems to prepare for the exam. "Il a passé des heures à bachoter des problèmes de maths pour se préparer à l'examen.achievementactionprocessworkgamecomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareActionner en tournant une manivelleTo operate by turning a crank."to grind an organ"Actionner un orgue en tournant une manivelle.machineactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBroyer, moudreTo produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank."The factory was grinding out thousands of identical plastic toys every day. "L'usine broyait des milliers de jouets en plastique identiques chaque jour.machineprocessactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormater et indenter automatiquement le codeTo automatically format and indent code."The code editor is grinding, automatically fixing the spacing and indentation as I type. "L'éditeur de code formate et indente automatiquement le code pendant que je tape.computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInculquer, martelerTo instill through repetitive teaching."The coach is grinding good sportsmanship into the players through constant drills and discussions. "L'entraîneur inculque le fair-play aux joueurs grâce à des exercices et des discussions constants.educationactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMangerTo eat.""After school, the kids were grinding on snacks while they did their homework." "Après l'école, les enfants mangeaient des collations tout en faisant leurs devoirs.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBosser, bûcherTo work or study hard; to hustle or drudge."Maria has been grinding all week to finish her research paper on time. "Maria bosse toute la semaine pour finir son mémoire de recherche à temps.workeducationachievementjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgacer, irriterTo annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears."His constant whistling while I'm trying to study is really grinding on me. "Son sifflement constant pendant que j'essaie d'étudier m'agace vraiment.emotionattitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBroyage, moutureThe action of grinding together or crushing into small particles."Ominous creakings and grindings came from the innards of the machine."Des grincements et des bruits de broyage sinistres provenaient des entrailles de la machine.actionprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFrottement, se frotterA form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together."The school dance prohibited grinding. "La danse de l'école interdisait le frottement.culturedanceentertainmentsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFarming, répétitionRepeatedly performing the same quest or similar in-game activity in order to amass points or wealth."After weeks of non-stop grinding, she finally earned enough gold to buy the legendary sword. "Après des semaines de farming incessant, elle a finalement gagné assez d'or pour acheter l'épée légendaire.gamecomputinginternetentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharede broyage, de meulageOf or pertaining to the act or sound of grinding."The meeting came to a grinding halt when the two sides could not agree."La réunion a connu un arrêt brutal lorsque les deux parties n'ont pas pu se mettre d'accord.soundactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÉpuisant, pénibleHard and tedious."a week filled with grinding toil"Une semaine remplie d'un travail épuisant.attitudeworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
