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utter

UK
/ˈʌtə/
US
/ˈʌtər/

Translations

utterverb
uttered
Past Simple
uttered
Past Participle
uttering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʌtə/
US
/ˈʌtər/
prononcerS’emploie pour un énoncé ou une parole formulée de manière nette ou délibérée.
She managed to utter a few words before breaking down in tears.
Elle a réussi à prononcer quelques mots avant d’éclater en sanglots.
Additional translations
écoulerSens juridique : pour des faux billets ou de faux documents mis en circulation.
émettreS’emploie quand la parole ou un son sort difficilement.
Synonyms
express
speak
enunciate
emit
state
declare
pronounce
voice
articulate
utteradjective
more utter
Comp.
most utter
Super.
UK
/ˈʌtə/
US
/ˈʌtər/
totalRenforce l’idée d’un degré absolu ; très fréquent dans la langue courante.
The plan was an utter failure, leaving everyone disappointed.
Le plan a été un échec total, laissant tout le monde déçu.
Additional translations
absoluRenforce fortement le nom ; registre courant à soutenu selon le contexte.
Synonyms
absolute
complete
total
sheer
thorough

Definitions

utterverb
To speak or pronounce something, especially in a formal or deliberate manner.
She managed to utter a few words before breaking down in tears.
To express something audibly, often with difficulty or hesitation.
He could barely utter a sound after the shocking news.
Law: To put (a forged document or counterfeit money) into circulation as if it were genuine.
The suspect was arrested for attempting to utter counterfeit bills at the store.
utteradjective
Complete; absolute; total.
The plan was an utter failure, leaving everyone disappointed.
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