gratter
/ɡʁate/
1.
verbInf1st
to scratch (an itch)
to scrape or rub a surface (including scratching off a card)
Arrête de te gratter, tu vas te faire mal.
Stop scratching yourself, you'll hurt yourself.
2.
verbInf1st
to scrounge or cadge (colloquial); to get something for free or by asking
to eke out or save a small amount (time, money)—colloquial
Il essaie toujours de gratter une clope à tout le monde.
He's always trying to scrounge a cigarette from everyone.
3.
verbInf1st
to strum or pick (an instrument), colloquial
Le dimanche, il aime gratter de la guitare sur le balcon.
On Sundays he likes to strum the guitar on the balcony.
