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murmuring

/ˈmɜː.mər.ɪŋ/

/ˈmɝː.mɚ.ɪŋ/

murmuringnoun

murmurings

/ˈmɜː.mər.ɪŋ/

/ˈmɝː.mɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

murmureBruissement ou son continu, souvent discret; aussi, au pluriel, propos de mécontentement exprimés à voix basse.

The murmuring of the crowd could be heard from the other side of the room.

Le murmure de la foule pouvait être entendu de l’autre côté de la pièce.

Additional translations

murmuresAu sens de propos discrets de mécontentement; le pluriel est plus naturel dans cet emploi.

Definitions

A soft, low, or indistinct sound produced by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance.

The murmuring of the crowd could be heard from the other side of the room.

A continuous, low sound, often made by water or wind.

The murmuring of the stream was soothing as we sat by the riverbank.

A subdued or private expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.

There was a murmuring among the employees about the new company policy.

Synonyms

murmuringadjective

more murmuring

Comp.

most murmuring

Super.

/ˈmɜː.mər.ɪŋ/

/ˈmɝː.mɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

murmurantSe dit d’un bruit doux et continu, ou d’une voix basse et indistincte.

The murmuring brook provided a soothing background noise as we sat by the riverbank.

Le ruisseau murmurant offrait un bruit de fond apaisant tandis que nous étions assis au bord de la rivière.

Definitions

Making a low, continuous sound, often resembling a soft, indistinct whisper.

The murmuring brook provided a soothing background noise as we sat by the riverbank.

Characterized by a soft, indistinct, or low-spoken voice or speech.

The murmuring crowd filled the hall with a gentle hum of conversation.

Synonyms

murmurverb

murmuring

ing-form

murmured

Past Simple

murmured

Past Participle

murmuring

ing-form

/ˈmɜː.mər/

/ˈmɝː.mɚ/

Translations

murmurer

She murmured a quick apology before leaving the room.

Elle a murmuré une brève excuse avant de quitter la pièce.

Additional translations

grommelerPour exprimer un mécontentement ou des plaintes de façon sourde.

Definitions

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

She murmured a quick apology before leaving the room.

To make a low continuous sound, as of a stream or the wind.

The brook murmured gently as it flowed through the forest.

To express dissatisfaction or complaints in a subdued or indirect way.

The employees murmured about the new company policy during their lunch break.

Synonyms

murmurnoun

Definitions

A low, continuous sound, often indistinct or soft, made by a group of people speaking quietly or by a gentle movement of air or water.

The murmur of the crowd filled the auditorium as people settled into their seats.

A softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance.

She heard a murmur of agreement from the back of the room.

A quiet or subdued expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.

There was a murmur of disapproval when the new policy was announced.

An abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, typically indicating a problem with the heart valves.

The doctor detected a heart murmur during the patient's routine check-up.