marmonner

Senses

1. 1.

   to mutter

   to speak indistinctly or in a low voice, often in discontent

2. 2.

   to mumble

   to articulate words unclearly or reluctantly

3. 3.

   to grumble

   to complain in a subdued, resentful manner

Examples

• "Il marmonné entre ses dents pendant toute la réunion."

  He muttered under his breath throughout the entire meeting.

• "Elle marmonné quelque chose d'incompréhensible en quittant la salle."

  She mumbled something unintelligible as she left the room.

• "Il ne cesse de marmonner contre la décision du patron."

  He keeps grumbling about the boss's decision.

Usage

Informal, colloquial register. Often implies discontent, frustration, or reluctance. Frequently used with prepositions like "entre ses dents" (under one's breath) or "contre" (against). The pronunciation resembles the actual mumbling sound.