phrase

UK
/freɪz/
US
/freɪz/

Translations

phrasenoun
phrases
pl
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/freɪz/
US
/freɪz/
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.
phraseverb
phrased
Past Simple
phrased
Past Participle
phrasing
Gerund
UK
/freɪz/
US
/freɪz/
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.
Synonyms
phrase (verb)
put into words
couch (in)
frame in words
express in words
phraseadjective
UK
/freɪz/
US
/freɪz/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "phrase structure rule").
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

phrasenoun
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.
phraseverb
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.
phraseadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a phrase, especially when modifying another noun.
The linguist proposed a phrase structure grammar to explain sentence patterns.