subtext in French
subtext in French is sous-texte — subtext means a meaning implied beneath the surface of a text, speech, or conversation, not stated outright.
subtext in French
sous-texte
(literature) The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.
What does "subtext" mean?
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noun A meaning implied beneath the surface of a text, speech, or conversation, not stated outright.
"The dialogue was polite, but the subtext was pure hostility."
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subtext in a sentence
- The dialogue was polite, but the subtext was pure hostility.
- Critics loved the film's subtext about class and ambition.
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What is "subtext" in French?
"subtext" in French is sous-texte. subtext means: A meaning implied beneath the surface of a text, speech, or conversation, not stated outright.
How do you use "subtext" in a sentence?
Example: "The dialogue was polite, but the subtext was pure hostility." In French, "subtext" is sous-texte.
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