French Conversation · Level 188
15 words
French word
muter
Pronunciation
IPA/myte/
Meaning
- verbmute
Example
Peux-tu muter ton micro ?
Can you mute your microphone?
More examples
Pendant l'appel, j'ai muté les notifications pour ne pas être dérangé.
During the call, I muted the notifications so I wouldn't be disturbed.
Core concept
One control changes what passes through: sound is blocked, or a person is moved into another post.
Common phrases
muter le micro
mute the microphone
muter son téléphone
mute their phone
Similar words
mettre en sourdine: Put a device into silent mode using a button or setting.
couper: Cut the audio connection or power so no sound is produced.
désactiver: Turn off a setting so a microphone or device no longer operates.
baisser: Lower the volume using a control or setting.
Definition in French
Signifie rendre silencieux un dispositif audio en interrompant la diffusion du son; sens administratif : pratiquer une mutation de personnel.
Word origin
The audio sense is a borrowing from English mute, whereas the personnel sense is a separate French formation from Latin mutare, meaning "to change".
Usage tips
- In Peux-tu muter ton micro ?, muter takes a direct object and has a familiar workplace tone; mettre votre micro en sourdine is a more formal alternative.