뜻
To remain quiet, often in respect or contemplation.
문화적 배경
The 'minute de silence' is often followed by 'La Marseillaise' (the national anthem) in official ceremonies, creating a contrast between absolute quiet and patriotic fervor. In Quebec, the phrase is used similarly, but during the 'Quiet Revolution' (Révolution tranquille), the concept of silence took on a political meaning regarding the historical 'silence' of the French-speaking population. In many West African cultures, silence during a conversation with an elder is a sign of deep respect ('le droit d'aînesse'). 'Observer un silence' here is not just for mourning, but for active listening. Swiss discretion often involves 'observing a silence' regarding financial or personal matters, reflecting the national value of 'discrétion'.
The Adjective Power
Always pair 'observer un silence' with a powerful adjective (pesant, religieux, solennel) to sound like a native C1 speaker.
Don't use with 'Regarder'
Never say 'regarder un silence'. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating literally from another language.
뜻
To remain quiet, often in respect or contemplation.
The Adjective Power
Always pair 'observer un silence' with a powerful adjective (pesant, religieux, solennel) to sound like a native C1 speaker.
Don't use with 'Regarder'
Never say 'regarder un silence'. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating literally from another language.
The 'Minute' isn't always 60 seconds
In France, a 'minute de silence' in a stadium often lasts only 30-40 seconds. It's the gesture that counts, not the stopwatch.
Legal Context
If you are watching a French police drama (like 'Engrenages'), listen for 'garder le silence'—it's the legal version of this phrase.
셀프 테스트
Complétez la phrase avec la forme correcte du verbe 'observer'.
Demain, lors de la cérémonie, nous ________ une minute de silence.
The context 'Demain' (Tomorrow) requires the future tense.
Quelle expression est la plus appropriée pour un hommage officiel ?
Le Premier ministre a demandé d'...
'Observer un silence' is the correct formal collocation for official tributes.
Associez l'adjectif au type de silence observé.
1. Un silence après une insulte. 2. Un silence lors d'un enterrement. 3. Un silence avant une décision difficile.
The adjective changes the meaning of the silence observed.
Complétez le dialogue de manière formelle.
Journaliste : Comment a réagi la foule ? Témoin : Elle a ________ un silence de mort.
'Observer un silence de mort' is a common literary/journalistic collocation.
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시각 학습 자료
Observer vs. Faire
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Demain, lors de la cérémonie, nous ________ une minute de silence.
The context 'Demain' (Tomorrow) requires the future tense.
Le Premier ministre a demandé d'...
'Observer un silence' is the correct formal collocation for official tributes.
1. Un silence après une insulte. 2. Un silence lors d'un enterrement. 3. Un silence avant une décision difficile.
The adjective changes the meaning of the silence observed.
Journaliste : Comment a réagi la foule ? Témoin : Elle a ________ un silence de mort.
'Observer un silence de mort' is a common literary/journalistic collocation.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes. 'Le silence' refers to the general state (like in a library), while 'un silence' refers to a specific moment or instance.
Only if you are being very serious or ironic. It's generally too formal for casual texting.
'Se taire' is just the act of stopping speech. 'Observer un silence' is a deliberate, often social or ritualistic act.
You can say 'respecter une minute de silence', but 'observer' is the more traditional and sophisticated collocation.
Yes, it's a very common idiom meaning a complete and slightly scary silence, often used with 'observer'.
No, for music we use 'un soupir' or 'une pause'. 'Observer un silence' is for human behavior.
Yes, to describe a pause in negotiations or a reaction to a proposal.
Use 'un silence gênant' or 'un blanc'. 'Observer un silence' is usually too formal for this.
Mostly, but it can also be for deep concentration or strategic pauses.
It means 'a deafening silence'—when the fact that no one is speaking is very noticeable and shocking.
관련 표현
Garder le silence
similarTo remain silent, often for legal or secretive reasons.
Rompre le silence
contrastTo finally speak about something.
Passer sous silence
specialized formTo intentionally not mention something.
Un silence de plomb
builds onAn extremely heavy, oppressive silence.
S'enfermer dans le silence
similarTo withdraw and refuse to speak.
