What does grincer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word grincer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use grincer in French.

The word grincer in French means grate, set 's teeth on edge, grind your teeth, gnash your teeth, gnash your teeth. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word grincer

grate

verbe transitif (produire un bruit aigu) (metal)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La porte du grenier grince quand on l'ouvre.
The attic door creaks when you open it.

set 's teeth on edge

locution verbale (rencontrer de l'hostilité) (figurative, informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

grind your teeth, gnash your teeth

locution verbale (frotter des dents contre d'autres)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

gnash your teeth

locution verbale (figuré (désapprouver à couvert) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Beaucoup grincèrent des dents à l'annonce des nouvelles mesures d'économie.

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