French word

chut

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃyt/

Meaning

  • interjectionshh

Example

Le bébé dort, chut.

The baby is sleeping, shh.

Illustration for chut (shh)

More examples

Chut, on écoute le film.

Shh, we are listening to the film.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • chut, s'il te plaît

    shh, please

  • dire chut

    utter shh

Similar words

silence: A concise call for silence when addressing a crowd or requiring quiet.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour demander qu'on cesse de faire du bruit, souvent murmurée ou chuchotée.

Word origin

Chut is an imitative French interjection, shaped to resemble a brief sound used to call for silence.

Usage tips

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

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