English to French Meaning of silence - silence

Silence :

silence

noun

maman, Un silence de mort, encore, repos, non mention, non-référence, réticence

verb

tais-toi, éteindre, étouffer, étranglement, étrangler

Silence :: silenceSilenced :: silencieuxSilences :: silencesSilencing :: silence

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Definitions of silence in English

Noun(1) the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking(2) the absence of sound(3) a refusal to speak when expected(4) the trait of keeping things secret
Verb(1) cause to be quiet or not talk(2) keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

Examples of silence in English

(1) But one of the things that of course was quite haunting about all this silence was the fact that the story of his father was not really present in his life as he grew up.(2) They ate in silence, until Mollie, full to bursting with unanswered questions, broke the silence .(3) The 4-0 performance was also one Parsley hopes will silence the critics.(4) Was not the official government silence deafening on this matter of security?(5) I don't know how long we sat there in silence, but our silence said so much.(6) Nor was it truly noise, because if it were noise, then it could cease, and that cessation of sound would be silence .(7) They were riding along in silence for a few moments, then Alia broke the silence .(8) To become a fluent writer, she argues, one must silence the critic early in the process.(9) A short silence in memory of the tsunami victims was observed at the start of the January meeting.(10) There was no wind rushing past his body, only eerie silence as he descended at breakneck speed.(11) Suddenly, the distant sound of sirens pierced the silence as the sound approached closer to the house.(12) DJs are forced to work with a limited palette, their only two tools being sound and silence .(13) Instead, his students created tiny theatre exercises, starting with silence and gradually adding sound.(14) The member did ask to be heard in silence, so therefore there should be silence .(15) His silence cannot hide the fact that this war represents a profound turning point in international relations.(16) Some scenes are hampered by an eerie tinny sound during moments of silence .

Related Phrases of silence

(1) dead silence ::

Un silence de mort

(2) silence is golden ::

Le silence est d'or

(3) in silence ::

en silence

(4) break the silence ::

briser le silence

(5) suffer in silence ::

souffrir en silence

(6) deafening silence ::

silence assourdissant

(7) silence gives consent ::

donne son consentement silence

(8) moment of silence ::

Moment de silence

(9) pin drop silence ::

goutte pin silence

Related Phrases of silence

(1) dead silence ::

Un silence de mort

(2) silence is golden ::

Le silence est d'or

(3) in silence ::

en silence

(4) break the silence ::

briser le silence

(5) suffer in silence ::

souffrir en silence

(6) deafening silence ::

silence assourdissant

(7) silence gives consent ::

donne son consentement silence

(8) moment of silence ::

Moment de silence

(9) pin drop silence ::

goutte pin silence

Synonyms

Noun

4. quiet ::

silencieux

5. secrecy ::

secret

Verb

7. quiet ::

silencieux

8. muffle ::

étouffer

9. stop ::

Arrêtez

10. shut up ::

tais-toi

Antonyms

1. noise ::

bruit

2. sound ::

du son

Different Forms

silence, silenced, silences, silencing

Word Example from TV Shows

Silence!

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

interspersed with painful moments of SILENCE,

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 1

"To W.w. My star, my perfect SILENCE." Heh.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 4

Silence, please!

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 5

Okay. Uncomfortable SILENCE it is.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Examples of silence from TV Shows

Silence!

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

interspersed with painful moments of SILENCE,

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 1

"To W.w. My star, my perfect SILENCE." Heh.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 4

Silence, please!

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 5

Okay. Uncomfortable SILENCE it is.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

English to French Dictionary: silence

Meaning and definitions of silence, translation in French language for silence with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of silence in French and in English language.

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English to French Dictionary: silence

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