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murmure

murmur, whisper

noun mur-MUR Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: Latin murmur

Also means

rumble, murmur (of a crowd)

Usage Note

Murmure refers to a soft, low voice or a gentle continuous sound like water. Un murmure d'approbation is a murmur of approval from a crowd. The verb murmurer means 'to murmur' or 'to whisper'. In plural, des murmures often suggests rumbling discontent.

Examples

"Un léger murmure parcourut la salle."

Natural Translation

A light murmur ran through the room.

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