For a sound:
* Grincement: This is the most common and general term for a squeaky sound.
* Cric: This is a more informal word for a squeaky sound, like the sound a door hinge might make.
* Craquement: This word implies a more pronounced, cracking sound, like a creaky floorboard.
To describe something that is squeaky:
* Qui grince: This literally means "which squeaks" and is used to describe something that makes a squeaky sound.
* Qui crie: This means "which screams" and can be used for a very high-pitched squeaky sound.
Examples:
* La porte grince. (The door squeaks.)
* Les chaussures font un bruit de grincement. (The shoes make a squeaking sound.)
* Le plancher est craquant. (The floorboard is squeaky.)
The best word to use will depend on the specific sound you are trying to describe.