How is the word étouffer translated from French to English
Rendre un son plus faible ou moins net.
To make a sound quieter or less clear.
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English translation
muffle
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Des rideaux épais étouffent le bruit de la rue. — Thick curtains muffle the street noise.
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Pose une serviette pour étouffer le bruit. — Put a towel down to muffle the noise.
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La neige étouffait le bruit de nos pas. — Snow muffled the sound of our steps.
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How is “étouffer” translated from French?
“étouffer” translates into English as “muffle”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “étouffer” mean?
Meaning of “étouffer”: Rendre un son plus faible ou moins net. In English — “muffle”.
What part of speech is “étouffer”?
“étouffer” is a verb.
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étouffer — muffle
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