noun🔗ShareHarmoniques, partielsA tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series."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.musicsoundfrequencyphysicsChat 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 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.languagecommunicationliteraturemediastorystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDonner une connotation à To give an overtone to."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.soundmusiclanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading