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    Murmura-t-il (en. He whispered)

    /myʁyʁa.t‿il/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express something in a low voice, generally for oneself or for another.
    In the silent night, he murmured sweet words to his beloved's ear.
    Dans la nuit silencieuse, il murmura-t-il des mots doux à l'oreille de sa bien-aimée.
    To speak or say something in a discreet or secret manner.
    Secretly, she murmured a warning to her friend.
    En secret, elle murmura-t-il un avertissement à son ami.
    To produce a soft and soothing sound, similar to a murmur.
    The wind murmured through the trees.
    Le vent murmura-t-il à travers les arbres.

    Etymology

    The verb 'murmurer' comes from the Latin 'murmurare', which means to make noise, to rumble.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to whisper in someone's ear
    To speak softly and discreetly to someone.
    murmurer à l'oreille
    a murmur
    An indistinct or faint sound, like a light noise.
    un murmure
    murmur of the sea
    The soothing sound of waves breaking on the shore.
    murmure de la mer

    Related Words

    murmur
    Sound or speech spoken in a soft and almost inaudible manner.
    murmure
    whisper
    Action of speaking softly and discreetly.
    chuchotement
    breath
    Action of producing a light noise, often associated with breathing.
    soufflement

    Slang Meanings

    To speak in secret or in whispers.
    They were over there, murmuring secrets.
    Ils étaient là-bas, à murmura-t-il des secrets.
    To express frustrations or criticisms in a low voice.
    In murmuring, he criticized the decision that was made.
    En murmura-t-il, il a critiqué la décision prise.