mute
mute
mjut
myoot
British pronunciation
/mjˈuːt/

Définition et signification de « mute » en anglais

Mute
01

sourdine

a tool that is used to soften or silence the sound produced by a musical instrument
mute definition and meaning
02

muet, sourd-muet

a person who is unable to speak, either by choice or due to a physical condition
example
Exemples
The mute communicated through gestures and writing.
Le muet a communiqué par des gestes et des écrits.
The mute was given an interpreter to help convey his thoughts in court.
Le muet a reçu un interprète pour l'aider à transmettre ses pensées au tribunal.
to mute
01

atténuer, réduire

to reduce the volume or intensity of a sound
Transitive: to mute a sound
to mute definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Placing a thick rug on the floor helps mute footsteps in the hallway.
Placer un tapis épais sur le sol aide à atténuer les pas dans le couloir.
The curtains have effectively muted the outside traffic noise.
Les rideaux ont efficacement atténué le bruit de la circulation extérieure.
01

muet, silencieux

unable to speak or produce sound
mute definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The mute girl communicated using sign language.
La fille muette a communiqué en utilisant la langue des signes.
He was born mute and used a communication device to express himself.
Il est né muet et utilisait un dispositif de communication pour s'exprimer.
02

muet, silencieux

expressed without speech
03

muet, silencieux

lacking noise or speech, often intentionally, or due to an absence of activity
example
Exemples
The room was mute after the shocking announcement, with no one daring to speak or make a sound.
La pièce était muette après l'annonce choquante, personne n'osant parler ou faire un bruit.
The once lively party became mute as the power went out, leaving everyone in the dark and quiet.
La fête autrefois animée devint muette lorsque l'électricité s'éteignit, laissant tout le monde dans le noir et le silence.
04

muet, silencieux

(of a letter) not pronounced in speech
example
Exemples
In the word " knight, " the " k " is mute.
Dans le mot "knight", le "k" est muet.
The " e " at the end of " cake " is mute, influencing the vowel sound but not pronounced.
Le "e" à la fin de "cake" est muet, influençant le son de la voyelle mais non prononcé.
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