English–French

“shh” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃyt/

Example

Le bébé dort, chut.

The baby is sleeping, shh.

Illustration for chut (shh)

How to say “shh” in French

“Shh” in French is chut.

A short, often whispered sound that marks a demand for immediate quiet.

Full entry for chut: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chut

Chut, on écoute le film.

Shh, we are listening to the film.

Tips for using chut

  • Chut is pronounced /ʃy/, with the final t silent despite its spelling.

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