ronronner

Definition: to purr, hum (literally and figuratively)

Mon chat ne ronronne jamais - My cat never purrs

Pierre ronronnait de satisfaction - Pierre was purring with satisfaction

Related: le ronron - purring, drone; le ronronnement - purr, hum

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Pronunciation: [ro ruh nay]Audio Link