adjective🔗ShareSubtil, délicat, imperceptibleHard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable."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.attitudequalitystylecharactermindappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSubtil, ingénieux(of a thing) Cleverly contrived."The teacher's subtle suggestion to study harder was very effective. "La suggestion subtile du professeur d'étudier davantage a été très efficace.stylequalityabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRusé, habile(of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful."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.characteranimalpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareInsidieux, sournoisInsidious."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.charactermindnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSubtil, ténuTenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency."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.qualityappearancestyleabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSubtil, raffinéRefined; exquisite."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.styleartqualityappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading