muttering

• Nom désignant un son grave, continu et indistinct, souvent produit en parlant à voix basse sans articulation claire, ou une plainte exprimée de cette manière.

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

1. Low indistinct soundB2formal

   A continuous, quiet, and unclear sound, often produced by speaking softly or moving the lips without forming clear words.

   murmure indistinct

   • The only sound in the room was the muttering of the old man in the corner.
   • She heard a faint muttering coming from behind the closed door.
   • The crowd's muttering grew louder as they waited for the announcement.

   Synonymesgrumblemumblemurmurundertonewhisper

2. Quiet complaintB2informal

   A complaint or expression of discontent spoken in a low, barely audible voice.

   murmure de plainte

   • There was a lot of muttering among the employees about the new policy.
   • His muttering about the service was ignored by the staff.
   • The students' muttering suggested they were unhappy with the assignment.

   Synonymesgrousegrumblemoanmurmurwhine

• 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