Meut (en. Moves)
/mø/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Action or state of being silent.
The silence during the discussion created a tense atmosphere.
Le meut pendant la discussion a créé une atmosphère tendue.
Moment when one remains silent.
He observed the silence in the room carefully.
Il a observé le meut dans la pièce avec attention.
verb
Etymology
From Old French 'meut', a form of the verb 'muer', meaning to be silent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a silence
To remain silent.
faire le meut
a heavy silence
A silence charged with tension.
un meut pesant
to be in silence
To be in a silent situation.
être dans le meut
Related Words
mute
Not speaking.
mute
murmur
Low and discreet speech.
murmure
Slang Meanings
A moment of complete silence.
After the announcement, there was a silence in the group.
Après l'annonce, il y a eu un meut dans le groupe.
An unexpected silence.
The subject provoked a silence among the participants.
Le sujet a provoqué un meut parmi les participants.