English–French

“stammer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/balbysje/

Example

Il balbutie quand il est stressé.

He stammers when he is stressed.

Illustration for balbutier (stammer)

How to say “stammer” in French

“Stammer” in French is balbutier.

A speaker searching for words while sounds stop and start before a complete answer emerges.

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

Example sentences with balbutier

Elle balbutie au téléphone en apprenant la mauvaise nouvelle.

She stammers on the phone while learning the bad news.

Tips for using balbutier

  • Balbutier can be transitive or intransitive: balbutier une réponse means to utter a hesitant answer, while balbutier alone describes the manner of speaking.

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