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voix

voice

noun VWAH Common
Communication Speech

Also means

vote

Usage Note

Voix is invariable — it looks the same in singular and plural, with no pronounced final consonant. It means 'voice' (the sound a person makes) but also 'vote' in political or electoral contexts (une voix = one vote). The phrase 'à voix haute' means 'aloud' (literally 'in a loud voice').

Examples

"Elle parle à voix basse."

Natural Translation

She speaks in a low voice.

Literal Translation

She speaks at voice low

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