stage whisper

• Chuchotement volontairement audible, destiné à être entendu par d'autres tout en feignant le secret, souvent utilisé au théâtre ou pour faire une remarque de façon ostentatoire.

A loud whisper intended to be heard by others, typically used in theatrical performances or to convey a secret in a conspicuous manner.

1. Theatrical whisperB2formal

   A loud whisper intended to be heard by the audience, but supposedly not by other characters on stage.

   Aparté à voix haute

   • The actor delivered his lines in a stage whisper.
   • She used a stage whisper to comment on the scene.
   • The director instructed him to use a stage whisper for dramatic effect.

2. Deliberately audible whisperB2informal

   A whisper that is deliberately loud enough to be overheard by others, often used to convey a secret or opinion.

   chuchotement volontairement audible

   • He said in a stage whisper, 'I think she's lying.'
   • She made a stage whisper about the surprise party.
   • They exchanged stage whispers during the boring lecture.