silently

• Adverbe signifiant « sans faire de bruit » ou « d'une manière silencieuse ». Décrit une action effectuée sans bruit ni parole, impliquant souvent la discrétion, le secret ou le calme.

An adverb meaning "without making any sound" or "in a quiet manner." It describes an action performed without noise or speech, often implying stealth, secrecy, or calmness.

1. Without making noiseA2formal

   In a way that does not produce any sound.

   sans faire de bruit

   • She silently crept out of the room.
   • The cat moved silently across the floor.
   • He sat silently in the corner, reading a book.

   Synonymesinaudiblynoiselesslysoundlessly

   Antonymesaudiblyloudlynoisily

2. Without speakingA2formal

   In a way that involves no spoken words.

   sans parler

   • They silently agreed to keep the secret.
   • He silently prayed for good news.
   • The audience watched the play silently.

   Synonymesmutelyspeechlesslywordlessly

   Antonymesaloudaudiblyorallyverbally