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whispered

/ˈwɪspəd/

/ˈwɪspərd/

whispered back

whispered out

Translations

whisperedpast participle

/ˈwɪspəd/

/ˈwɪspərd/

More precise label: adjective derived from the past-participle form of the verb “whisper”.

chuchoté

The whispered conversation between the two friends was barely audible in the quiet room.

La conversation chuchotée entre les deux amis était à peine audible dans la pièce silencieuse.

Additional translations

murmuréPlus littéraire ou stylistique ; emploi proche de « chuchoté ».

feutréAu sens figuré : discret, atténué, à peine perceptible.

Synonyms

sotto voce

whisperverb

whispered

Past Simple

whispered

Past Simple

whispered

Past Participle

whispering

Gerund

/ˈwɪspə/

/ˈwɪspər/

chuchoter

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

speak softly

Antonyms

Definitions

whisperedpast participle

Spoken in a soft, hushed, or low voice, often to avoid being overheard.

The whispered conversation between the two friends was barely audible in the quiet room.

Characterized by or resembling a whisper; faint or subtle.

The whispered breeze through the trees created a calming atmosphere in the garden.

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.