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    Demi-voix (en. Half voice)

    /dəmi vwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A vocal register where the voice is used at a low volume, often to convey an intimate or secretive character.
    She told him the secret in a half voice so as not to be heard.
    Elle lui a dit le secret à demi-voix pour ne pas être entendue.
    A way of speaking that involves whispering or speaking softly.
    He spoke in a half voice, avoiding drawing attention.
    Il parla à demi-voix, en évitant d'attirer l'attention.

    Etymology

    Composed of the words 'half', meaning 'half', and 'voice', referring to sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak in a half voice
    Speaking in a lowered or whispered manner.
    parler à demi-voix
    to whisper in a half voice
    Sharing secrets while speaking softly.
    chuchoter à demi-voix
    in a low voice
    To express oneself using a low volume.
    à voix basse

    Related Words

    to murmur
    To speak softly, almost in a whisper.
    murmurer
    to whisper
    To speak in a very low voice.
    chuchoter
    voice
    The sound produced by the vocal cords when speaking or singing.
    voix

    Slang Meanings

    Speaking a little too softly for it to be heard.
    He tends to speak in a half voice when he is nervous.
    Il a tendance à parler à demi-voix quand il est nerveux.
    Whispering secrets.
    She whispered in a half voice throughout the movie.
    Elle a chuchoté à demi-voix tout au long du film.