understatement in French
understatement in French is litote, c'est peu de le dire, c'est rien de le dire — understatement means a statement that presents something as smaller, milder, or less significant than it really is, sometimes for ironic effect.
understatement in French
litote
c'est peu de le dire
c'est rien de le dire
What does "understatement" mean?
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noun A statement that presents something as smaller, milder, or less significant than it really is, sometimes for ironic effect.
"Saying the hurricane caused "some damage" was quite an understatement."
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understatement in a sentence
- Saying the hurricane caused "some damage" was quite an understatement.
- Calling him talented is an understatement — he's a genius.
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What is "understatement" in French?
"understatement" in French is litote, c'est peu de le dire, c'est rien de le dire. understatement means: A statement that presents something as smaller, milder, or less significant than it really is, sometimes for ironic effect.
How do you use "understatement" in a sentence?
Example: "Saying the hurricane caused "some damage" was quite an understatement." In French, "understatement" is litote, c'est peu de le dire, c'est rien de le dire.
Are there other ways to say "understatement" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "understatement": litote, c'est peu de le dire, c'est rien de le dire.
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