Muet means 'mute' or 'silent' and is used to describe someone who cannot speak.
muet 30초 만에
- Cannot talk.
- Silent.
- Speechless.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문While both relate to a lack of sound, 'muet' specifically means unable to speak or mute, often referring to a person or animal. 'Silencieux' means silent or quiet, referring more broadly to a lack of noise in a place or from an object. For example, 'un enfant muet' (a mute child) vs. 'une pièce silencieuse' (a silent room).
Yes, it can. For example, you might hear 'un film muet' (a silent film), referring to a movie without spoken dialogue. It's about the absence of expected sound, specifically speech or typical noise associated with the object.
It's pronounced like 'mwee-eh'. The 'u' sound is like the 'u' in 'flute', and the 'et' at the end is like the 'ay' in 'say', but without stressing the 't'. The 't' is silent.
A common expression is 'rester muet' (to remain silent, to be speechless). For example, 'Il est resté muet devant la surprise' (He remained speechless/mute in front of the surprise).
Yes, the feminine form is 'muette'. So, it would be 'un homme muet' (a mute man) and 'une femme muette' (a mute woman). The pronunciation changes slightly too, with the 't' becoming audible: 'mwee-ett'.
Yes, it can. While it often refers to a permanent condition, it can also describe someone who is temporarily speechless due to shock, fear, or a sore throat. For instance, 'La peur l'a rendu muet' (Fear made him speechless/mute).
Yes, 'muet' is generally considered a neutral and descriptive term. However, like in English, some prefer 'personne malentendante' (hearing-impaired person) or 'personne sourde' (deaf person) depending on the specific situation, as 'muet' sometimes implies a lack of ability to communicate at all, which might not be the case.
The plural for masculine is 'muets', pronounced the same as the singular. For feminine, it's 'muettes', also pronounced the same as the singular feminine. For example, 'des enfants muets' (mute children) or 'des femmes muettes' (mute women).
Absolutely! This is very common in French grammar. A 'e muet' (silent 'e') is an 'e' that is not pronounced at the end of a word or in certain positions. For example, the 'e' in 'table' is usually silent.
At the A2 level, you're building on basic descriptions. 'Muet' is useful for describing people or even objects like silent films, expanding your ability to talk about characteristics and states. It's a foundational adjective for describing a lack of speech or sound in specific contexts.
셀프 테스트 18 질문
Après l'opération, il est resté ___ pendant plusieurs heures.
The context implies inability to speak after an operation, so 'muet' (mute) is the correct choice. 'Parlant' (speaking), 'bruyant' (noisy), and 'chantant' (singing) are opposites.
Face à cette accusation inattendue, elle est restée complètement ___.
In this context, 'muette' (mute/speechless) fits the idea of being unable to respond to an unexpected accusation. 'Expressive' (expressive), 'réactive' (reactive), and 'loquace' (talkative) are antonyms.
Le témoin, terrorisé, est resté ___ devant le juge.
A terrified witness would likely be unable to speak, making 'muet' (mute) the appropriate word. 'Éloquent' (eloquent), 'parleur' (talker), and 'bavard' (talkative) are the opposite.
Le public est resté ___ d'admiration devant la performance de l'artiste.
When people are speechless with admiration, 'muet' (mute/speechless) is the correct descriptive term. 'Parlant' (speaking) and 'vociférant' (vociferating) are incorrect. 'Silencieux' (silent) is close but 'muet' emphasizes the inability to speak due to awe.
Malgré les questions insistantes du journaliste, le politicien est resté ___ sur le sujet sensible.
A politician wanting to avoid a sensitive subject would remain 'muet' (silent/unresponsive). 'Loquace' (talkative), 'transparent' (transparent), and 'explicatif' (explanatory) are not appropriate in this context.
L'enfant, intimidé par la nouvelle situation, est resté ___ toute la soirée.
An intimidated child would likely be 'muet' (silent/speechless). 'Chantant' (singing), 'disert' (eloquent), and 'volubile' (voluble/talkative) are the opposite of the intended meaning.
Face à la gravité de l'accusation, l'avocat est resté totalement ___ lors de l'interrogatoire.
The context implies the lawyer was speechless or silent due to the serious accusation. 'Muet' (mute/silent) fits best.
Le témoin, terrifié par les menaces, a choisi de rester ___ devant la cour, refusant de révéler quoi que ce soit.
The witness, being terrified, would likely remain silent. 'Muet' (mute/silent) is the appropriate choice.
Malgré les tentatives de la police pour le faire parler, le suspect est resté résolument ___ tout au long de la garde à vue.
The suspect's refusal to speak despite police attempts indicates they remained silent. 'Muet' means mute or silent.
Après avoir reçu la nouvelle dévastatrice, elle est restée absolument ___ pendant de longues minutes, incapable de prononcer un mot.
The devastating news would render her speechless. 'Muette' (feminine form of mute/silent) is correct.
Le public est resté ___ d'admiration devant la performance magistrale du jeune prodige musical.
The audience being 'muet d'admiration' means they were silently admiring. 'Muet' (mute/silent) fits the expression.
Le réalisateur a demandé aux acteurs de jouer la scène de façon ___ pour accentuer le drame de la situation.
To accentuate the drama, the director would ask for a silent performance. 'Muette' (feminine form of mute/silent) is correct for 'façon'.
Face à l'accusation, il est resté complètement ___ , refusant de prononcer un seul mot.
The context implies someone refusing to speak, making 'muet' (mute) the appropriate adjective.
Malgré les tentatives du détective, le suspect est resté ___ sur les lieux de son alibi, ne fournissant aucune information utile.
The suspect not providing useful information suggests they remained silent, or 'muet'.
Le nouveau régime politique a réduit le peuple au silence, le rendant pratiquement ___ face aux injustices.
The phrase 'réduit le peuple au silence' directly implies making them 'muet' (mute).
Après l'accident, le choc a rendu la victime momentanément ___, incapable de décrire ce qui s'était passé.
The victim being 'incapable de décrire' what happened indicates they were temporarily 'muet' (mute).
L'orchestre était parfaitement synchronisé, mais le chef d'orchestre restait étrangement ___ pendant l'exécution, communiquant uniquement par gestes.
The conductor communicating 'uniquement par gestes' means they were 'muet' (mute) vocally.
Face à la gravité des accusations, l'avocat a conseillé à son client de rester ___ durant l'interrogatoire.
An attorney would advise a client to remain 'muet' (silent/mute) during a serious interrogation.
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Summary
Muet means 'mute' or 'silent' and is used to describe someone who cannot speak.
- Cannot talk.
- Silent.
- Speechless.
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