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muttering

/ˈmʌtərɪŋ/

mutteringnoun

mutterings

/ˈmʌt.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈmʌt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

murmuresAu pluriel, pour des plaintes ou des signes de mécontentement exprimés à voix basse.

There were mutterings among the employees about the new company policy.

Il y avait des murmures parmi les employés au sujet de la nouvelle politique de l’entreprise.

marmonnementVoix basse et indistincte; souvent pour un bruit continu de paroles peu claires.

The muttering of the crowd grew louder as the speaker took the stage.

Le marmonnement de la foule s’est amplifié lorsque l’orateur est monté sur scène.

Definitions

A low, continuous sound or series of sounds, often made by someone speaking quietly or indistinctly.

The muttering of the crowd grew louder as the speaker took the stage.

A complaint or expression of dissatisfaction spoken in a low or indistinct voice.

There were mutterings among the employees about the new company policy.

Synonyms

mutteringgerund / present participle

/ˈmʌtərɪŋ/

Used before nouns to describe someone or something that is speaking in a low, indistinct way.

Translations

marmonnantSe dit d’une personne ou d’une foule qui parle à voix basse et indistincte.

A muttering crowd gathered outside the courthouse.

Une foule marmonnante s’est rassemblée devant le palais de justice.

Definitions

Speaking in a low, indistinct voice; characterized by murmured or subdued speech.

A muttering crowd gathered outside the courthouse.

Synonyms

mutterverb

muttering

ing-form

muttered

Past Simple

muttered

Past Participle

muttering

ing-form

/ˈmʌtə/

/ˈmʌtər/

Translations

marmonnerParler à voix basse, souvent avec irritation ou entre soi.

She muttered under her breath as she walked away from the argument.

Elle a marmonné entre ses dents en s'éloignant de la dispute.

Additional translations

gronderPour un bruit sourd et indistinct, surtout à propos du tonnerre.

grommelerSurtout pour exprimer une plainte ou un mécontentement à voix basse.

Definitions

To speak or say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.

She muttered under her breath as she walked away from the argument.

To complain or grumble quietly or privately.

He muttered about the unfairness of the decision, but didn't voice his concerns openly.

To make a low, indistinct, rumbling sound.

Thunder muttered ominously in the distance.

Synonyms

mumble

mutter under one's breath

Antonyms

mutternoun

Definitions

A low, continuous sound or utterance, often indistinct or difficult to hear, typically expressing dissatisfaction or discontent.

The mutter of the crowd grew louder as the speaker continued his controversial speech.