noun🔗ShareHarmonique, partielA tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series."The cello's low note had several overtones, creating a rich, complex sound. "La note grave du violoncelle avait plusieurs harmoniques, créant un son riche et complexe.soundmusicphysicsfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSous-entendus, connotations(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message."The teacher's seemingly simple request for feedback had overtones of criticism, making the students hesitant to speak openly. "La demande apparemment simple du professeur de commentaires avait des connotations de critique, ce qui rendait les élèves hésitants à parler ouvertement.communicationmedialanguageliteraturestorystylewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDonner une harmonique à To give an overtone to."The teacher's voice overtone a sense of excitement about the upcoming field trip. "La voix du professeur a donné une harmonique à l'excitation suscitée par la prochaine sortie scolaire.soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
