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phrasing

UK
/ˈfreɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈfreɪzɪŋ/
phrasingnoun
phrasings
pl
Translations
phraséSens musical : façon d'articuler ou de modeler une suite de notes.
The pianist's phrasing brought out the emotional depth of the composition.
Le phrasé du pianiste a révélé la profondeur émotionnelle de la composition.
formulationSens général : manière de formuler une idée ou un texte.
The phrasing of the contract was confusing, leading to misunderstandings.
La formulation du contrat était confuse, ce qui a entraîné des malentendus.
Additional translations
tournurePlus courant dans l'expression « tournure de phrase » ; registre général.
Definitions
The way in which something is expressed or worded.
The phrasing of the contract was confusing, leading to misunderstandings.
The act or manner of putting words together to form sentences or expressions.
Her phrasing in the speech was eloquent and impactful.
The way in which a musician shapes a sequence of notes in a piece of music.
The pianist's phrasing brought out the emotional depth of the composition.
Synonyms
articulation
syntax
diction
verbiage
formulation
expression
wording
phrasinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfreɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈfreɪzɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, derived from the present participle of the verb "phrase".
Translations
de formulationEmploi adjectival : qui concerne la formulation d'un texte ou d'une idée.
The editor suggested several phrasing changes to make the article clearer.
Le rédacteur a suggéré plusieurs changements de formulation pour rendre l'article plus clair.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of the way something is worded or musically articulated.
The editor suggested several phrasing changes to make the article clearer.
phrasenoun
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.
phraseverb

phrasing

ing-form

phrased
Past Simple
phrased
Past Participle
phrasing
ing-form
UK
/freɪz/
US
/freɪz/
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
express
utter
articulate
frame
formulate
word
phrase (verb)
express in words
frame in words
couch (in)
put into words
state
verbalize
Antonyms
omit
silence
withhold
suppress
conceal
phraseadjective
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of a phrase, especially when modifying another noun.
The linguist proposed a phrase structure grammar to explain sentence patterns.
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