subtlety in French
subtlety in French is subtilité, entremets — subtlety means the quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.
subtlety in French
subtilité
entremets
(countable, historical) An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
What does "subtlety" mean?
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noun The quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.
"The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it."
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noun A fine or precise detail, especially one that is easy to overlook.
"Learning a language means picking up the subtleties of tone as well as grammar."
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subtlety in a sentence
- The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it.
- Learning a language means picking up the subtleties of tone as well as grammar.
- He appreciated the subtleties of the wine that a novice would miss.
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What is "subtlety" in French?
"subtlety" in French is subtilité, entremets. subtlety means: The quality of being delicate, faint, or not obvious.
How do you use "subtlety" in a sentence?
Example: "The subtlety of the joke meant half the audience missed it." In French, "subtlety" is subtilité, entremets.
Are there other ways to say "subtlety" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "subtlety": subtilité, entremets.
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