French-English translations for clouer le bec

• silence
  Incidentally, the followers of the revolution leader, Khamenei, attempted to systematically silence the independent and critical press by issuing publication bans. Sans oublier les tentatives systématiques des partisans du leader révolutionnaire Khomeiny de clouer le bec à la presse indépendante - disons plutôt critique - en la frappant d'interdictions.
  When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening
  You have the right to silence," said the police officer

Related words

• rabattre le caquet