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silent in French

silent in French is silencieux, se taire, muet — silent means making no sound at all; completely quiet.

silent in French

silencieux
adj
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
se taire
adj
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
silencieux
adj
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
muet
adj
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
muet
adj
(pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.
silencieux
adj

What does "silent" mean?

  1. adjective Making no sound at all; completely quiet.
    "The library fell silent as soon as the exam began."
  2. adjective Not speaking; saying nothing.
    "He stayed silent throughout the interview, refusing to answer any questions."
  3. adjective Of a letter, written but not pronounced.
    "The "k" in "knee" is silent."
  4. noun A film made without recorded sound or dialogue.
    "Charlie Chaplin built his career in silents before talkies took over."

silent in a sentence

  • The library fell silent as soon as the exam began.
  • After the joke fell flat, the room went silent.
  • He stayed silent throughout the interview, refusing to answer any questions.
  • The "k" in "knee" is silent.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "silent" in French?

"silent" in French is silencieux, se taire, muet. silent means: Making no sound at all; completely quiet.

How do you use "silent" in a sentence?

Example: "The library fell silent as soon as the exam began." In French, "silent" is silencieux, se taire, muet.

Are there other ways to say "silent" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "silent": silencieux, se taire, muet.

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