murmur

• Nom désignant un son faible, continu et indistinct, souvent émis par des personnes qui parlent à voix basse, ou par un écoulement doux d'eau ou d'air.

A noun referring to a low, continuous, indistinct sound, often made by people speaking softly or by a gentle flow of water or air.

1. Low continuous soundB2formal

   A soft, indistinct, and continuous sound, often made by people speaking quietly or by a distant source.

   murmure

   • The murmur of the crowd filled the hall.
   • She could hear the gentle murmur of the stream.
   • A low murmur of conversation came from the next room.

   Synonymesbuzzdronehummumblemutterrustleundertonewhisper

2. Phonetic soundC2formal

   A vowel-like sound, such as a schwa, that occurs incidentally during the pronunciation of a consonant.

   Murmure phonétique

   • In some dialects, a murmur can be heard after certain consonants.
   • The phonetician noted the presence of a murmur in the speaker's pronunciation.
   • This consonant is often followed by a brief murmur.

3. Heart murmurB2formalmedical

   An abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, often indicating a potential issue with the heart valves.

   Souffle cardiaque

   • The doctor detected a heart murmur during the routine checkup.
   • A heart murmur can be harmless or a sign of a more serious condition.
   • Further tests were ordered to evaluate the murmur.

4. Muffled complaintB2formal

   A complaint or expression of dissatisfaction uttered in a low, indistinct tone.

   Plainte sourde

   • There were murmurs of discontent among the employees.
   • He ignored the murmurs of protest from the audience.
   • A murmur of disapproval spread through the crowd.

   Synonymescomplaintgrumblemoanmutterwhine

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de parler à voix basse ou de façon indistincte, souvent pour exprimer un mécontentement, ou encore de produire un son doux et continu.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking softly or indistinctly, often expressing discontent or making a low, continuous sound.

1. Speak softly or indistinctlyB1formal

   To make a low, continuous, and often unclear sound, especially when speaking.

   murmurer

   • She murmured a reply, barely audible.
   • He murmured something under his breath.
   • The crowd murmured in agreement.

   Synonymesgrumblemumblemutterwhisper

   Antonymesbellowcryroarscreamshoutyell

2. Complain quietlyB2informal

   To express dissatisfaction or discontent in a low, subdued voice.

   se plaindre à voix basse

   • The workers murmured about the new policy.
   • He murmured complaints about the service.
   • They murmured among themselves, unhappy with the decision.

   Synonymescomplaingrumblemoanmutterwhine

   Antonymesapplaudcheercommendpraise