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    Monotone (en. Monotonous)

    /mɔnɔtɔn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes a voice or speech that does not vary in pitch or rhythm.
    His speech was so monotone that it put the audience to sleep.
    Son discours était si monotone qu'il a endormi l'auditoire.
    Describes music or a sound that does not vary.
    The repetitive melody was monotone.
    La mélodie répétitive était monotone.
    Characterized by a lack of variation or diversity.
    The room's decor was monotone with neutral colors.
    La décoration de la pièce était monotone avec des couleurs neutres.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'monos' (alone) and 'tonos' (tension, tone).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    speak in a monotone
    To use a uniform intonation while speaking.
    parler sur un ton monotone
    like the monotone style
    To appreciate a style with no variation or surprise.
    aimer le style monotone
    monotone music
    A musical piece without variation in the notes.
    musique monotone

    Related Words

    monotony
    State or character of that which is monotone.
    monotonie
    monolithic
    That is uniform and indivisible.
    monolithique
    repetition
    Action of repeating something in a uniform manner.
    répétition

    Slang Meanings

    Boring
    This movie was so monotone, I fell asleep.
    Ce film était tellement monotone, je me suis endormi.
    Flat
    His performance was flat and monotone.
    Sa performance était plate et monotone.