silencieuxadjectivecommon nounSyllable DecompositionsilencieuxEtymologyexpandfrom Latin silentiosus.Definitions1. Device that, in an internal combustion engine, serves to dampen the noise from the expulsion of burnt gases.mécaniqueexpand2. Electronic device that reduces or automatically suppresses the output signal of a sound broadcasting receiver or a tuner, especially during tuning adjustments.expand3. Device designed to reduce the noise of a gunshot.armementexpand4. Silent pet.familiarexpandLâcher un silencieux.Translationsenglish:silencerspanish:follón