Also means
dumb (unable to speak)
Usage Note
Muet is the masculine form; the feminine is muette, with the final -t pronounced. The phrase rester muet means to remain speechless. Le cinéma muet refers to silent film. The noun un sourd-muet / une sourd-muette designates someone who is both deaf and mute.
Examples
"Il est resté muet pendant toute la réunion."
Natural Translation
He remained silent throughout the entire meeting.
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