tenor

UK
/ˈtɛn.ə/
US
/ˈtɛn.ɚ/

Translations

tenornoun
tenors
pl
UK
/ˈtɛn.ə/
US
/ˈtɛn.ɚ/
teneurEn analyse de la métaphore, sujet auquel des attributs sont attribués.
"Time" is the tenor in the metaphor "Time is a thief."
« Time » est la teneur dans la métaphore « Time is a thief ».
teneurEn droit et dans les textes officiels, pour le texte exact ou la formulation d’un document.
The judge examined the tenor of the contract before issuing a ruling.
Le juge a examiné la teneur du contrat avant de rendre sa décision.
duréeEn finance, durée jusqu’à l’échéance d’un instrument, d’un prêt ou d’un contrat.
The bond has a tenor of ten years.
L’obligation a une durée de dix ans.
ténorVoix masculine la plus aiguë en musique classique.
The opera featured a renowned tenor who captivated the audience with his powerful voice.
L’opéra mettait en vedette un ténor renommé qui captivait le public par sa voix puissante.
teneurSens général, orientation ou tonalité d’un propos; registre soutenu.
The tenor of the meeting was optimistic, with everyone agreeing on the proposed changes.
La teneur de la réunion était optimiste, et tout le monde a approuvé les changements proposés.
teneurSens figuré: déroulement ou ligne générale continue; registre soutenu.
The tenor of his daily routine was disrupted by the unexpected news.
La teneur de sa routine quotidienne a été bouleversée par cette nouvelle inattendue.
Additional translations
ténorEn musique, pour un instrument, une partie ou une tessiture correspondant à celle de la voix de ténor.
tenoradjective
UK
/ˈten.ə/
US
/ˈten.ɚ/
Used attributively to modify nouns (tenor saxophone, tenor clef, tenor voice).
de ténorEn musique.
The choir needs more tenor voices to balance the soprano section.
La chorale a besoin de plus de voix de ténor pour équilibrer la section des sopranos.

Definitions

tenornoun
The highest male singing voice in classical music, typically having a range from C3 to B4.
The opera featured a renowned tenor who captivated the audience with his powerful voice.
A general meaning or drift of something spoken or written.
The tenor of the meeting was optimistic, with everyone agreeing on the proposed changes.
A continuous, unchanging course or pattern.
The tenor of his daily routine was disrupted by the unexpected news.
An instrument or musical part whose range corresponds to that of the tenor voice, as in a tenor saxophone or tenor drum.
He switched from alto to tenor for the jazz ensemble.
The period of time until a financial instrument, loan, or contract reaches maturity.
The bond has a tenor of ten years.
The exact wording or text of a legal or official document.
The judge examined the tenor of the contract before issuing a ruling.
In metaphor analysis, the subject to which attributes are ascribed, as opposed to the vehicle.
"Time" is the tenor in the metaphor "Time is a thief."
tenoradjective
Relating to or having the range of a tenor voice or clef.
The choir needs more tenor voices to balance the soprano section.