tone in French
tone in French is ton — tone means the quality or character of a sound, especially its pitch, timbre, or emotional colouring.
tone in French
ton
What does "tone" mean?
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noun The quality or character of a sound, especially its pitch, timbre, or emotional colouring.
"Her tone of voice made it clear she was annoyed."
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noun The overall attitude or mood conveyed in writing or speech.
"The email struck an unnecessarily harsh tone."
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noun A shade or variation of a colour.
"The painting uses warm tones of orange and red."
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verb To adjust or soften the character or intensity of something (often "tone down").
"You might want to tone down that comment before you send it."
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tone in a sentence
- Her tone of voice made it clear she was annoyed.
- He answered in a calm, measured tone.
- The email struck an unnecessarily harsh tone.
- The meeting set a cooperative tone for the rest of the project.
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What is "tone" in French?
"tone" in French is ton. tone means: The quality or character of a sound, especially its pitch, timbre, or emotional colouring.
How do you use "tone" in a sentence?
Example: "Her tone of voice made it clear she was annoyed." In French, "tone" is ton.
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