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hum

UK
/hʌm/
US
/hʌm/
hum along

Translations

humnoun
hums
pl
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
effervescenceAu figuré, pour une atmosphère d’activité intense.
relentFamilier, surtout pour une odeur désagréable.
Synonyms
buzz
drone
murmur
whir
humming sound
humverb
hummed
Past Simple
hummed
Past Participle
humming
Gerund
UK
/hʌm/
US
/hʌm/
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
bourdonnerAu figuré, pour une activité intense et continue.
empesterFamilier, surtout en anglais britannique.
Synonyms
drone
murmur
whistle
sing
hiss
buzz
huminterjection
UK
/hʌm/
US
/hʌm/
Spelled “hum” as a variant of “hm”, expressing hesitation or mild surprise.
humMarque l’hésitation ou le doute.
Hum, that's an interesting idea—let me think about it.
Hum, c’est une idée intéressante — laissez-moi y réfléchir.
Synonyms
hmm
hm
uh
er
oh
well

Definitions

humnoun
A low, continuous sound, often made by machinery or electronics.
The hum of the refrigerator was barely noticeable in the quiet kitchen.
A state of activity or excitement.
The office was a hum of activity as the team prepared for the big presentation.
A vocal sound made with closed lips, often as a tune or melody.
She absentmindedly let out a hum as she worked on her painting.
(informal) A strong, unpleasant smell.
There was a hum coming from the rubbish bins in the heat.
humverb
To make a low, continuous sound like that of a bee or a machine.
The refrigerator began to hum softly in the background.
To sing with closed lips, producing a tune without opening the mouth.
She hummed her favorite song while she worked.
To be in a state of busy activity.
The office was humming with activity as the deadline approached.
(informal, chiefly British) To emit a strong, unpleasant smell; to reek.
The locker room really hums after practice.
huminterjection
Used to express hesitation, doubt, or mild surprise.
Hum, that's an interesting idea—let me think about it.
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