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hum
UK
/hʌm/
US
/hʌm/
hums
pl
Translations
She absentmindedly let out a hum as she worked on her painting.
Elle a laissé échapper un fredonnement distrait en travaillant sur sa peinture.
The hum of the refrigerator was barely noticeable in the quiet kitchen.
Le bourdonnement du réfrigérateur était à peine perceptible dans la cuisine silencieuse.
Additional translations
Definitions
The hum of the refrigerator was barely noticeable in the quiet kitchen.
The office was a hum of activity as the team prepared for the big presentation.
She absentmindedly let out a hum as she worked on her painting.
There was a hum coming from the rubbish bins in the heat.
hummed
Past Simple
hummed
Past Participle
humming
ing-form
UK
/hʌm/
US
/hʌm/
Translations
The refrigerator began to hum softly in the background.
Le réfrigérateur s’est mis à bourdonner doucement en arrière-plan.
She hummed her favorite song while she worked.
Elle fredonnait sa chanson préférée pendant qu’elle travaillait.
Additional translations
Definitions
The refrigerator began to hum softly in the background.
She hummed her favorite song while she worked.
The office was humming with activity as the deadline approached.
The locker room really hums after practice.
UK
/hʌm/
US
/hʌm/
Spelled “hum” as a variant of “hm”, expressing hesitation or mild surprise.
Translations
Hum, that's an interesting idea—let me think about it.
Hum, c’est une idée intéressante — laissez-moi y réfléchir.
Definitions
Hum, that's an interesting idea—let me think about it.