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    Bégayait (en. Stuttered)

    /beɡɛjɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce sounds repeatedly, often due to a speech disorder.
    He stuttered when he tried to concentrate.
    Il bégayait lorsqu'il essayait de se concentrer.
    To respond hesitantly, often due to emotion.
    She stuttered every time she was in front of an audience.
    Elle bégayait à chaque fois qu'elle était devant le public.
    To make frequent pauses while speaking.
    Due to his stress, he often stuttered.
    À cause de son stress, il bégayait souvent.

    Etymology

    The word 'stuttered' comes from the verb 'to stutter,' which is derived from Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stutter under pressure
    To speak hesitantly due to stress.
    bégayer sous la pression
    stutter because of anxiety
    To respond hesitantly because of a stressful situation.
    bégayer à cause de l'anxiété

    Related Words

    stammering
    The act of speaking hesitantly.
    balbutiement
    hesitation
    The act of doubting or being unsure.
    hésitation
    speech disorder
    Difficulty in articulating words.
    trouble de la parole

    Slang Meanings

    To have difficulty expressing oneself.
    He is so nervous that he stutters like a child.
    Il est tellement nerveux qu'il bégaye comme un enfant.
    To speak in a confused manner.
    When he is upset, he stutters all the time.
    Quand il est énervé, il bégaye tout le temps.