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clear the throat

/klɪər ðə θrəʊt/

Traduction: Émettre une petite toux ou un bruit léger pour dégager la gorge des mucosités ou d'une irritation, souvent fait avant de parler afin de préparer la voix.

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/klɪər ðə θrəʊt/B1formal
  • frÉmettre une petite toux ou un bruit léger pour dégager la gorge des mucosités ou d'une irritation, souvent fait avant de parler afin de préparer la voix.

To cough or make a slight noise to remove mucus or irritation from the throat, often done before speaking to prepare the voice.

  1. Physical actionA2formal

    To cough slightly or make a noise in the throat to remove phlegm or to prepare to speak.

    frs'éclaircir la gorge

    • He cleared his throat before beginning his speech.
    • She cleared her throat to get the audience's attention.
    • The teacher cleared his throat and started the lesson.
  2. Figurative meaningB1informal

    To prepare to speak, often to indicate hesitation or to signal a change in topic.

    frS'éclaircir la gorge (sens figuré)

    • He cleared his throat and then asked a difficult question.
    • She cleared her throat nervously before answering.
    • The manager cleared his throat and announced the new policy.