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phrase

UK
/freɪz/
US
/freɪz/
phrasenoun
phrases
pl
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/freɪz/
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/freɪz/
Translations
syntagmeTerminologie linguistique.
The phrase 'on the other hand' is often used to introduce a contrasting point.
Le syntagme « on the other hand » est souvent utilisé pour introduire un point de contraste.
phrase musicaleMusique.
The violinist played the phrase with great emotion, capturing the essence of the composition.
Le violoniste a joué la phrase musicale avec beaucoup d’émotion, capturant l’essence de la composition.
The phrase 'break a leg' is commonly used to wish someone good luck in a performance.
L’expression « break a leg » est couramment utilisée pour souhaiter bonne chance à quelqu’un avant une représentation.
Additional translations
groupe de motsTraduction plus générale en linguistique.
tournurePour la manière d’exprimer une idée.
Definitions
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
The phrase 'on the other hand' is often used to introduce a contrasting point.
A short musical passage; a group of notes forming a distinct unit within a larger piece.
The violinist played the phrase with great emotion, capturing the essence of the composition.
An expression or a way of putting things; a particular combination of words.
The phrase 'break a leg' is commonly used to wish someone good luck in a performance.
Synonyms
expression
saying
locution
idiom
turn of phrase
statement
remark
Antonyms
word
phraseverb
phrased
Past Simple
phrased
Past Participle
phrasing
Gerund
UK
/freɪz/
US
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Translations
She phrased her request carefully to avoid misunderstanding.
Elle a formulé sa demande avec soin pour éviter tout malentendu.
phraserMusique.
The violinist phrased the melody beautifully, bringing out its emotional depth.
Le violoniste a phrasé la mélodie avec élégance, en faisant ressortir sa profondeur émotionnelle.
Additional translations
exprimerQuand l’accent porte sur l’énonciation d’une idée en mots.
Definitions
To express something in words; to articulate or put into words.
She phrased her request carefully to avoid misunderstanding.
To arrange or compose a sequence of words in a particular way.
The poet phrased the lines to create a rhythmic flow.
To perform a musical passage with particular attention to the expression and articulation.
The violinist phrased the melody beautifully, bringing out its emotional depth.
Synonyms
phrase (verb)
express
word
formulate
frame
articulate
verbalize
state
put into words
couch (in)
frame in words
express in words
utter
Antonyms
conceal
suppress
withhold
silence
omit
phraseadjective
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/freɪz/
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/freɪz/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "phrase structure rule").
Translations
phrastiqueTerminologie linguistique.
The linguist proposed a phrase structure grammar to explain sentence patterns.
Le linguiste a proposé une grammaire phrastique pour expliquer les structures de phrase.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of a phrase, especially when modifying another noun.
The linguist proposed a phrase structure grammar to explain sentence patterns.
Synonyms
phrasal
phrased
worded
expressed
articulated
stated
verbal
lexical
idiomatic
periphrastic
formulated
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