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    Voix (en. Voice)

    /vwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The sound produced by breathing, the vibration of the vocal cords, and the resonance of cavities that transforms sound waves into speech.
    She has a soft and soothing voice.
    Elle a une voix douce et apaisante.
    A means of expression, often associated with music or speech.
    The singer has a powerful voice.
    Le chanteur a une voix puissante.
    The right or ability to express oneself or be heard.
    He gave his voice to those who had none.
    Il a donné sa voix à ceux qui n'en avaient pas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vox', meaning 'voice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a voice in the matter
    To have the right to participate in a decision.
    avoir voix au chapitre
    voice of reason
    A rational or wise opinion.
    voix de la raison
    to express one's support in a vote
    To express one's support in a vote.
    mettre sa voix
    raised the tone
    To raise one's voice to be heard.
    haussé le ton

    Related Words

    vocal
    Relating to the voice.
    vocal
    voice-over
    Recorded voice that accompanies an image or scene, often in films or presentations.
    voix-off
    high voice
    High sound in the range of voices.
    voix aiguë
    low voice
    Low sound in the range of voices.
    voix grave

    Slang Meanings

    Bizarre or funny
    She did a duck voice to make us laugh.
    Elle a fait une voix de canard pour nous faire rire.
    Striking or remarkable
    His voice made a big noise in the music scene.
    Sa voix a fait un grand bruit dans le milieu de la musique.