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whisper

UK
/ˈwɪspə/
US
/ˈwɪspɚ/
whisper back
whisper out

Translations

whispernoun
whispers
pl
UK
/ˈwɪspə/
US
/ˈwɪspɚ/
She spoke in a whisper so that no one else could hear their conversation.
Elle a parlé à voix basse, dans un chuchotement, pour que personne d’autre n’entende leur conversation.
murmurePour un son très faible, léger ou bruissant.
The whisper of the wind through the trees was soothing.
Le murmure du vent dans les arbres était apaisant.
rumeurAu sens de bruit qui circule discrètement.
There was a whisper going around the office about the upcoming layoffs.
Une rumeur circulait dans le bureau au sujet des prochains licenciements.
Synonyms
murmur
susurration
breath
hiss
buzz
whisperverb
whispered
Past Simple
whispered
Past Participle
whispering
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɪspə/
US
/ˈwɪspər/
She leaned over to whisper a secret in his ear.
Elle s’est penchée pour chuchoter un secret à son oreille.
murmurerPour un bruit léger, surtout en parlant du vent, des feuilles, etc.
The wind began to whisper through the trees.
Le vent s’est mis à murmurer dans les arbres.
Additional translations
insinuerAu sens de suggérer discrètement ou indirectement.
Synonyms
murmur
mutter
speak softly
hiss
susurrate
intimate
breathe
Antonyms
shout
yell
scream
whisperadjective
more whisper
Comp.
most whisper
Super.
Used attributively before a noun to denote something done quietly, subtly, or secretly (e.g., "a whisper campaign").
feutréSe dit d’un ton, d’un effet ou d’une action très discret, doux, presque secret.
The senator faced a whisper campaign aimed at undermining his credibility.
Le sénateur a été la cible d’une campagne feutrée visant à saper sa crédibilité.
Additional translations
secretDans un sens plus général : discret, mené en toute discrétion.
Synonyms
hushed
quiet
soft
soft-spoken
subdued
muted
low
faint
breathy
whispery

Definitions

whispernoun
A soft or confidential tone of voice.
She spoke in a whisper so that no one else could hear their conversation.
A rumor or piece of gossip passed around quietly.
There was a whisper going around the office about the upcoming layoffs.
A faint sound or rustling noise.
The whisper of the wind through the trees was soothing.
whisperverb
To speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy.
She leaned over to whisper a secret in his ear.
To produce a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
The wind began to whisper through the trees.
To suggest or imply something subtly or indirectly.
Rumors began to whisper that the company was in financial trouble.
whisperadjective
Carried out, expressed, or existing in a very quiet, subtle, or secretive way (used attributively).
The senator faced a whisper campaign aimed at undermining his credibility.
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