peiner

Definitions of peiner
  1. verb
    walk with great difficulty
    synonyms: patauger
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    type of:
    marcher, marcher à pied, se promener
    use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
  2. verb
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
    synonyms: marcher avec peine, marcher lourdement, trainer
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    types:
    patauger
    walk through mud or mire
    type of:
    marcher, marcher à pied, se promener
    use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
  3. verb
    work hard
    synonyms: se donner de la peine, trimer
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    type of:
    travailler
    be employed
  4. verb
    strive and make an effort to reach a goal
    synonyms: travailler
    pousser
    press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
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    types:
    arriver à, atteindre
    to exert much effort or energy
    s'efforcer
    strain to the utmost
    inquiéter, préoccuper
    take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
    type of:
    lutter, se battre
    make a strenuous or labored effort
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