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utter

/ˈʌtə/

/ˈʌtər/

utterverb

uttered

Past Simple

uttered

Past Participle

uttering

Gerund

/ˈʌtə/

/ˈʌtər/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

utteradjective

more utter

Comp.

most utter

Super.

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Translations

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.

Definitions

Complete; absolute; total.

The plan was an utter failure, leaving everyone disappointed.

Synonyms