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overtones

/ˈoʊvərtoʊnz/

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noun

Harmoniques, partiels

A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.

Examples :

"The rich sound of the cello included noticeable overtones, creating a warmer, fuller sound than a simple note. "

Le son riche du violoncelle comprenait des harmoniques notables, créant un son plus chaud et plus complet qu'une simple note.

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noun

Sous-entendus, connotations

(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.

Examples :

"The politician's speech about unity had strong overtones of blame, making many people feel targeted despite his claims of inclusivity. "

Le discours du politicien sur l'unité avait de fortes connotations de blâme, ce qui a donné le sentiment à beaucoup de personnes d'être visées, malgré ses affirmations d'inclusivité.

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verb

Donner une connotation à

To give an overtone to.

Examples :

"The politician carefully chose his words to overtones his speech with a sense of hope and unity. "

L'homme politique a soigneusement choisi ses mots pour donner à son discours une connotation d'espoir et d'unité.

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