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chuchotement

whisper

noun shoo-shot-MAHN Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Chuchotement is the noun form of chuchoter ('to whisper'). It can refer to a single whisper or, in the plural chuchotements, to a murmuring or whispering sound — for example leaves rustling or a crowd murmuring. It is stylistically neutral and suitable for both spoken and written French.

Examples

"On entendait des chuchotements dans le couloir."

Natural Translation

We could hear whispers in the corridor.

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