English–French
“whisper” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃyʃote/
Example
Elle chuchote quelque chose à son ami.
She whispers something to her friend.
How to say “whisper” in French
“Whisper” in French is chuchoter.
A soft stream of words passed close to one listener so nearby people cannot follow it.
Example sentences with chuchoter
Ils chuchotent dans la bibliothèque pour ne pas déranger.
They whisper in the library so as not to disturb.
Tips for using chuchoter
- The initial ch in chuchoter is pronounced like the ch in English 'sh', while the infinitive ending -er has the vowel sound of French é.
Other French words for “whisper”
J'entends un murmure dans la pièce.
I hear a whisper in the room.
Il murmure quelque chose à son ami.
He whispers something to his friend.
J'ai entendu un chuchotement dans la nuit.
I heard a whisper during the night.