Murmura (en. Murmured)

/myʁ.my.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To produce a soft or discreet sound.
She whispered sweet words in her child's ear.
Elle murmura des mots doux à l'oreille de son enfant.
To express something discreetly or confidentially.
He whispered a secret to his friend.
Il murmura un secret à son ami.
To speak in a low voice, often so as not to be heard by others.
The two companions were whispering in a corner.
Les deux compères murmuraient dans un coin.
To groan or make a weak sound.
The wind whispered through the trees.
Le vent murmura à travers les arbres.

Etymology

From Old French 'murmurer', derived from Latin 'murmurare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to whisper in someone's ear
To speak discreetly to someone.
murmurer à l'oreille
whispering of the wind
The light and soothing sound of the wind.
murmure du vent
to whisper prayers
To say prayers softly.
murmurer des prières

Related Words

whisper
A light sound produced when speaking softly.
murmure
whispering
Who whispers, who speaks in a low voice.
murmurant
murmurative
Relating to whispering.
murmuratif

Slang Meanings

To speak discreetly so as not to be heard.
He is whispering, it's a murmur.
Il chuchote, c'est un murmura.
To express discontent in a hidden way.
She didn't dare to say it loudly, she just whispered.
Elle n'a pas osé le dire haut et fort, elle a juste murmuré.