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subtle

/ˈsʌt(ə)l/

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adjective

Subtil, délicat, imperceptible

Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.

Examples :

"The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."

La différence est subtile, mais vous pouvez l'entendre si vous écoutez attentivement.

attitude quality style character mind appearance

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adjective

Subtil, ingénieux

(of a thing) Cleverly contrived.

Examples :

"The teacher's subtle suggestion to study harder was very effective. "

La suggestion subtile du professeur d'étudier davantage a été très efficace.

style quality ability

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adjective

Rusé, habile

(of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.

Examples :

"The student's subtle approach to answering the tricky questions impressed the teacher. "

L'approche rusée de l'élève pour répondre aux questions pièges a impressionné le professeur.

character animal person

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adjective

Insidieux, sournois

Examples :

"The teacher's subtle criticism of my work was insidious; it slowly chipped away at my confidence. "

La critique insidieuse du professeur sur mon travail était sournoise ; elle a lentement ébranlé ma confiance.

character mind negative

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adjective

Subtil, ténu

Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.

Examples :

"The aroma of the perfume was subtle, barely noticeable in the crowded room. "

L'arôme du parfum était subtil, à peine perceptible dans la pièce bondée.

quality appearance style abstract

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adjective

Subtil, raffiné

Refined; exquisite.

Examples :

"The chef's new dish had a subtle, exquisite flavor of lemon and thyme. "

Le nouveau plat du chef avait une saveur subtile et exquise de citron et de thym.

style art quality appearance