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    Étouffe (en. Muffled)

    [e.tuf]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To stifle someone by preventing them from breathing.
    The lack of air in the room could stifle a person.
    L'absence d'air dans la pièce pourrait étouffer une personne.
    To gradually reduce or eliminate something.
    The child's anger was stifled by a hug.
    La colère de l'enfant a été étouffée par un câlin.
    To cover or wrap in a way that makes it incomprehensible.
    This decision stifled public debate.
    Cette décision a étouffé le débat public.

    Etymology

    From the ancient verb 'stouffer', of Latin origin 'extuffare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stifled under pressure
    Being overwhelmed by responsibilities or demands.
    étouffer sous la pression
    not to stifle one's talent
    Not hiding or repressing one’s skills.
    ne pas étouffer son talent
    stifle a cry
    Suppressing a reaction or an emotion.
    étouffer un cri

    Related Words

    stifling
    Action of stifling or the state of being stifled.
    étouffement
    suffocation
    Interdiction of breathing caused by an obstruction.
    suffocation
    pressure
    Force applied to an object which can lead to stifling.
    pression

    Slang Meanings

    Being under pressure or stress
    I am so stifled by work this month!
    Je suis tellement étouffé par le travail ce mois-ci!
    Staying silent about an important issue
    He stifled the issue instead of talking about it.
    Il a étouffé le problème au lieu d'en parler.