in a word, in short, in a nutshell

(informal) (transitive with à (+ person being informed) and with de (+ information)) to have a word with somebody about something

at least, at the very least, at the lowest estimate

(transitive with de) (figuratively) not to breathe a word (of something), not to say anything, to be quiet

(literary) without saying a word, without uttering a word, without a word, silently

(transitive with à) (informal) to spread the word (along, around)

(transitive) to take someone literally, to take someone at their word

(informal) without saying a word, without uttering a word, without a word, silently

Alternative form of ne pas piper mot

(reciprocal) (informal) Synonym of passer le mot