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English to French Dictionary

whisper Meaning in French (whisper signification en français)

verbchuchoter
nounchuchotement
chuchoter in English:whisper
Phonetic:ʃyʃɔte
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La signification de whisper en français est chuchoter, chuchotement. (Parler très doucement, en utilisant sa respiration plutôt que ses cordes vocales, de sorte que seules les personnes proches puissent entendre.)

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Whisper visual illustration - Meaning in French (chuchoter)
Visual representation of "whisper"

Definitions of Whisper

  1. 1
    verb
    chuchoter

    To speak very softly, using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords, so that only people nearby can hear.

    Parler très doucement, en utilisant sa respiration plutôt que ses cordes vocales, de sorte que seules les personnes proches puissent entendre.

  2. 2
    noun
    chuchotement

    A soft, low sound made by speaking without the vibration of the vocal cords.

    Un son doux et bas produit en parlant sans la vibration des cordes vocales.

Example Sentences

casual

“She leaned in to whisper a secret in his ear.”

Elle s'est penchée pour lui chuchoter un secret à l'oreille.

casual

“The wind made a soft whisper through the trees.”

Le vent faisait un doux murmure à travers les arbres.

casual

“Please don't whisper, speak clearly.”

S'il vous plaît, ne chuchotez pas, parlez clairement.

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensewhispered
present participlewhispering
agent nounwhisperer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

whisper sweet nothingsidiom

To speak softly and romantically, often insincerely, to someone.

whisper campaignexpression

A campaign in which damaging rumors or gossip are spread discreetly rather than openly.