hint in French
hint in French is indice, soupçon, faire allusion — hint means a small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
hint in French
indice
soupçon
faire allusion
(transitive) To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.
What does "hint" mean?
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noun A small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
"She gave me a hint about what he was getting for his birthday."
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noun A very small trace or amount of something.
"There was just a hint of garlic in the sauce."
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verb To suggest something indirectly, without saying it outright.
"He hinted that he might be leaving the company soon."
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hint in a sentence
- She gave me a hint about what he was getting for his birthday.
- Can you give me a hint for question three?
- There was just a hint of garlic in the sauce.
- He hinted that he might be leaving the company soon.
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What is "hint" in French?
"hint" in French is indice, soupçon, faire allusion. hint means: A small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
How do you use "hint" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave me a hint about what he was getting for his birthday." In French, "hint" is indice, soupçon, faire allusion.
Are there other ways to say "hint" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hint": indice, soupçon, faire allusion.
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