English–French

“hushed voice” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mivwa/

Example

Elle chante en mi-voix pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.

She sings in a hushed voice so as not to wake the baby.

Illustration for mi-voix (hushed voice)

How to say “hushed voice” in French

“Hushed voice” in French is mi-voix.

A restrained half-voice that carries little beyond the immediate listener.

Full entry for mi-voix: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mi-voix

Il a parlé à mi-voix pour ne pas attirer l'attention.

He spoke in a low voice so as not to attract attention.

Tips for using mi-voix

  • Mi-voix describes controlled quiet speech or singing, not necessarily a whisper, since a whisper uses little or no vocal-cord vibration.

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