grignoter
Pronunciation
/gʀiɲɔte/

Definition & Meaning of "grignoter"in French

grignoter
01

to nibble, to snack

manger un peu, sans faire un vrai repas
grignoter definition and meaning
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Ils ont grignoté des biscuits pendant le film.
They nibbled cookies during the movie.
02

to gain little by little, to slowly obtain

gagner ou obtenir progressivement, petit à petit
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Ils grignotent des parts de marché grâce à leur innovation.
They gain little by little market share thanks to their innovation.
03

to eat away at, to slowly destroy

abîmer ou dégrader progressivement jusqu'à détruire
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Les insectes ont grignoté les poutres anciennes.
Insects have slowly destroyed the old beams.
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