silent in French
silent in French is silencieux, se taire, muet — silent means making no sound at all; completely quiet.
silent in French
silencieux
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
se taire
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
silencieux
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
muet
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
muet
(pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.
silencieux
What does "silent" mean?
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adjective Making no sound at all; completely quiet.
"The library fell silent as soon as the exam began."
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adjective Not speaking; saying nothing.
"He stayed silent throughout the interview, refusing to answer any questions."
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adjective Of a letter, written but not pronounced.
"The "k" in "knee" is silent."
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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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