emphasis in French
emphasis in French is graisse, accent, emphase — emphasis means special importance or weight placed on something.
emphasis in French
graisse
accent
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
emphase
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
What does "emphasis" mean?
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noun Special importance or weight placed on something.
"The school puts a strong emphasis on reading skills."
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noun Extra stress given to a word or syllable when speaking, or highlighting given to text through formatting such as italics or bold.
"She put the emphasis on the wrong word, changing the meaning of the sentence."
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emphasis in a sentence
- The school puts a strong emphasis on reading skills.
- There was no emphasis on teamwork in his old job.
- She put the emphasis on the wrong word, changing the meaning of the sentence.
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What is "emphasis" in French?
"emphasis" in French is graisse, accent, emphase. emphasis means: Special importance or weight placed on something.
How do you use "emphasis" in a sentence?
Example: "The school puts a strong emphasis on reading skills." In French, "emphasis" is graisse, accent, emphase.
Are there other ways to say "emphasis" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "emphasis": graisse, accent, emphase.
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