undertone in French
undertone in French is sous-entendu, nuance — undertone means an auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
undertone in French
sous-entendu
An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
nuance
A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
What does "undertone" mean?
- noun An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
- noun An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
- noun A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
- noun A low state of the physical faculties.
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What is "undertone" in French?
"undertone" in French is sous-entendu, nuance. undertone means: An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
Are there other ways to say "undertone" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "undertone": sous-entendu, nuance.
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