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idle words

/ˈaɪdəl wɜːrdz/

Traduction: Paroles prononcées sans but, sens ou effet ; propos vides ou inutiles, sans valeur ni conséquence.

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/ˈaɪdəl wɜːrdz/C1formal
  • frParoles prononcées sans but, sens ou effet ; propos vides ou inutiles, sans valeur ni conséquence.

Words that are spoken without purpose, meaning, or action; empty or useless talk that has no effect or value.

  1. Meaningless or empty talkB2formal

    Words that have no real meaning, purpose, or effect; often spoken without thought or intention.

    frparoles vides

    • His speech was full of idle words and no real promises.
    • She dismissed his comments as idle words.
    • Idle words can sometimes cause more harm than silence.