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How do you say "mutter" in French?
murmurer
In French, "mutter" is murmurer.
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Pronunciation
Say mew-mew-RAY, with two identical soft syllables before the clear open ending.
Grammar notes
murmurer is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Murmura-t-elle entre ses dents.
She muttered under her breath.
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How to remember murmurer
A murmur is a soft mutter, and murmurer is nearly the same word with a French accent.
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Questions about murmurer
How do you pronounce murmurer?
Say mew-mew-RAY, with two identical soft syllables before the clear open ending.
Is murmurer formal or casual?
murmurer is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is murmurer used in French?
murmurer is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Murmura-t-elle entre ses dents. (She muttered under her breath.).
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