tinge

UK
/tɪndʒ/
US
/tɪndʒ/

Translations

tingenoun
tinges
pl
UK
/tɪndʒ/
US
/tɪndʒ/
The sky had a tinge of pink as the sun began to set.
Le ciel avait une teinte rosée lorsque le soleil commença à se coucher.
Additional translations
nuanceS’emploie aussi pour une légère nuance de couleur ou de sentiment.
tingeverb
tinged
Past Simple
tinged
Past Participle
tinging
Gerund
UK
/tɪndʒ/
US
/tɪndʒ/
The artist decided to tinge the sky with a hint of pink to create a sunset effect.
L’artiste a décidé de teinter le ciel d’une touche de rose pour créer un effet de coucher de soleil.
Additional translations
nuancerEmploi figuré: modifier légèrement une qualité, une émotion ou un ton.

Definitions

tingenoun
A slight or faint trace of a color, feeling, or quality.
The sky had a tinge of pink as the sun began to set.
tingeverb
To impart a slight degree of color to something.
The artist decided to tinge the sky with a hint of pink to create a sunset effect.
To affect or modify slightly, as with a particular quality or emotion.
Her voice was tinged with sadness as she recounted the story.