mute

• Décrit une personne qui se tait ou s'abstient de parler, ou un objet qui ne produit aucun son.

Describes a person who is silent or refrains from speaking, or an object that produces no sound.

1. Silent or without speechB2formal

   Expressed without using spoken words; characterized by silence.

   muet (sans parole)

   • She gave a mute nod of agreement.
   • The scene was a mute testimony to the tragedy.
   • He stood in mute astonishment at the news.

   Synonymesdumbquietsilentspeechlessunsaidunspokenvoicelesswordless

   Antonymesarticulateloquaciousspokentalkativevocal

2. Unable to speakB2formal

   Lacking the ability to speak, often due to a physical condition or hereditary deafness.

   muet

   • The child was born mute and used sign language to communicate.
   • The character in the film was mute but expressive.
   • Historically, some people were incorrectly labeled as mute.

   Synonymesaphonicdumbspeechlessvoicelesswordless

   Antonymesarticulateeloquentloquacioustalkativevocal

• Nom désignant une personne incapable de parler, ou un dispositif utilisé pour atténuer le son d'un instrument de musique.

A noun referring to a person who is unable to speak, or a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument.

1. Person unable to speakB2formal

   A person who does not have the ability to speak, often due to deafness or a physical condition.

   Personne muette

   • The school provided special education for deaf mutes.
   • Historically, mutes were often misunderstood by society.
   • He communicated using sign language, as he was a mute.

   Synonymesdeaf-mutedummy

2. Musical deviceB1formal

   A device used to soften or muffle the sound of a musical instrument, such as a trumpet or violin.

   Sourdine

   • The trumpeter used a mute to create a softer tone.
   • She placed a mute on her violin for a more subdued sound.
   • The musician switched to a different mute for the quiet section.

   Synonymessordino

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire ou de couper le son, ainsi que pour rendre quelque chose moins perceptible ou moins intense.

A verb used to indicate the act of silencing or reducing the volume of sound, or to make something less noticeable or intense.

1. Deaden or muffle soundB2formal

   To make a sound quieter or less distinct, often by wrapping or covering.

   assourdir, étouffer un son

   • She muted the television with a thick blanket.
   • The heavy curtains muted the noise from the street.
   • He wrapped the instrument in cloth to mute its sound.

   Synonymesdampendeadendullhushmufflequietsoftenstiflesuppresstone down

   Antonymesamplifyintensify

2. Silence or suppressB2formal

   To cause someone or something to become silent or less expressive.

   rendre silencieux

   • The government tried to mute the protests by blocking social media.
   • She muted her microphone during the online meeting.
   • His criticism was muted by the fear of retaliation.

   Synonymescurbdampendeadendullhushmufflequietquietensilencesoftenstiflesuppress

   Antonymesamplifyexpresssoundspeakvoice