muet
French → English
(disability) Mute: unable to speak due to a physical condition
Les personnes sourdes et muettes utilisent souvent la langue des signes.
(English) Deaf and mute people often use sign language.
Il est né muet mais communique parfaitement grâce à son ordinateur.
(English) He was born mute but communicates perfectly thanks to his computer.
(silence) Silent / Speechless: not speaking for a moment (due to fear, shock, etc.)
Le témoin est resté muet d'étonnement devant la scène incroyable.
(English) The witness remained speechless with astonishment at the incredible scene.
Elle a gardé un silence muet malgré les questions insistantes de la police.
(English) She kept a silent silence despite the persistent questions from the police.
Entry ID: fr:en:muet · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary