mutter

• Substantif désignant un son grave, continu et indistinct, souvent produit lorsqu'on parle à voix basse sans articulation claire, ou une plainte émise sur ce ton.

A noun referring to a low, continuous, indistinct sound, often made by speaking quietly without clear articulation, or a complaint uttered in such a tone.

1. Low indistinct soundB1formal

   A quiet, continuous, and often unclear sound, typically made by someone speaking under their breath.

   murmure indistinct

   • He heard a mutter from the back of the room.
   • The only response was a low mutter of discontent.
   • She gave a mutter of agreement without looking up.

   Synonymesdronemumblemurmurundertonewhisper

   Antonymesbellowboomclamorcryroarscreamshoutthunderyell

2. Quiet complaintB2informal

   A subdued expression of dissatisfaction or grumbling, spoken in a low voice.

   murmure de plainte

   • There were mutters about the unfair decision.
   • He left the meeting with a mutter of protest.
   • Her mutter was barely audible over the noise.

   Synonymescomplaintgrousegrumblemoanmurmur

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de parler d'une voix basse et indistincte, souvent pour exprimer un mécontentement ou s'adresser à soi-même.

A verb used to indicate speaking in a low, indistinct voice, often expressing discontent or speaking to oneself.

1. Speak indistinctlyB1formal

   To speak in a low, unclear voice, often because of anger, embarrassment, or talking to oneself.

   parler indistinctement

   • He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
   • She muttered an apology, barely audible.
   • The old man sat in the corner, muttering to himself.

   Synonymesgruntmumblemurmurwhisper

   Antonymesarticulateenunciatepronouncespeak

2. Complain quietlyB1informal

   To make quiet, often grumbling, complaints or remarks that are not intended to be heard clearly.

   murmurer des plaintes

   • The employees muttered about the new working hours.
   • He muttered a few complaints about the service.
   • She muttered under her breath about the unfair decision.

   Synonymesgrousegrumblemumblemurmurwhine

   Antonymesannounceassertdeclareexclaimproclaim