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speechless

/ˈspiːtʃləs/

Translations

speechlessadjective

more speechless

Comp.

most speechless

Super.

/ˈspiːtʃləs/

sans voixSe dit surtout d’une personne qui ne peut pas parler sous l’effet de la surprise, de l’émotion ou de l’étonnement.

She was speechless with surprise when she received the unexpected award.

Elle était sans voix de surprise lorsqu’elle a reçu la récompense inattendue.

Additional translations

muetSens de condition permanente ou habituelle, en parlant d’une personne privée de la parole.

muetSens médical ou physique ; peut aussi s’employer pour une personne atteinte de mutisme.

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speechlessadjective

Unable to speak, especially as a result of shock or strong emotion.

She was speechless with surprise when she received the unexpected award.

Permanently or temporarily unable to speak because of physical incapacity or muteness.

After the stroke he was left speechless and had to communicate by writing.

Permanently or habitually unable to speak; lacking the power of speech.

After the stroke he was left speechless and had to rely on sign language.