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    Chuchotement (en. Whisper)

    /ʃy.ʃɔ.t.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A soft and discreet sound produced by speaking in a low voice.
    The whispering of leaves in the wind calmed me.
    Le chuchotement des feuilles dans le vent m'a apaisé.
    A whisper, often shared between several people in secret.
    The whispering of students during the class disturbed the teacher.
    Le chuchotement des élèves pendant le cours a dérangé l'enseignant.
    A silent or secret conversation.
    They exchanged whispers to avoid being heard.
    Ils ont échangé des chuchotements pour ne pas être entendus.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'chuchoter,' meaning to speak in a low voice.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    secret whisper
    A murmur exchanged under the cover of secrecy.
    chuchotement secret
    sweet whisper
    A tender whisper that soothes or comforts.
    chuchotement doux
    to speak in a whisper
    To speak in a low voice so as not to be heard.
    parler en chuchotant

    Related Words

    chuchoter
    Action of speaking in a low voice.
    chuchoter
    murmurer
    To speak softly or in secret.
    murmurer
    susurrer
    To make a soft and light whisper heard.
    susurrer

    Slang Meanings

    To discuss discreetly about a sensitive topic.
    They were exchanging whispers about their classmates' private lives.
    Ils s'échangeaient des chuchotements sur la vie privée de leurs camarades.
    To criticize someone in the form of a whisper.
    There are many whispers about his behavior at work.
    Il y a beaucoup de chuchotements sur son comportement au travail.