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    Muette (en. Mute)

    /my.ɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who does not speak.
    She remained silent throughout the meeting.
    Elle est restée muette pendant toute la réunion.
    Who does not produce sound.
    The room was silent after the dramatic revelation.
    La pièce était muette après la dramatique révélation.
    Who does not communicate their thoughts.
    He is often silent about his emotions.
    Il est souvent muet sur ses émotions.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'muta', which means 'silent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play dumb
    To remain silent, avoid speaking.
    faire la muette
    to be as silent as a carp
    To say nothing, keep silent.
    reste muet comme une carpe
    to fall into silence
    To stop talking, remain completely silent.
    tomber dans le mutisme

    Related Words

    silent
    Who cannot speak.
    muet
    silence
    The state of someone who does not speak.
    mutisme

    Slang Meanings

    To be in one's own corner, without speaking.
    Since his breakup, he has been pretty quiet at parties.
    Depuis sa rupture, il est plutôt muette dans les soirées.
    To have secrets, say nothing.
    She is tight-lipped about her affairs.
    Elle est muette comme une tombe sur ses affaires.