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temps fort — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • downbeat noun The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
  • highlight noun The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.

Senses

temps fort is used for these senses in English:

  • downbeat (music) The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
  • highlight (figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.

highlight — full definition

  1. noun The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
  2. noun A bright area in a picture, photo, or painting where light falls most strongly.
  3. noun A strand of hair dyed a lighter colour than the rest.
  4. verb To draw special attention to something.

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