allusion in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for allusion in the English»French Dictionary

allusion [Brit əˈluːʒ(ə)n, Am əˈluʒən] N

allusion

allusion f (to à)

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cryptic remark, allusion

énigmatique

she made a topical allusion to the problem

elle a fait référence à l'actualité en parlant du problème

a thinly veiled allusion

une allusion à peine voilée

subtle argument, analysis, allusion, decision

subtil

this allusion was not lost on him

cette allusion ne lui a pas échappé

Translations for allusion in the French»English Dictionary

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allusion

allusion (à to)

une allusion littéraire

a literary allusion

l'allusion n'était pas innocente

it was not an innocent allusion

clin d'œil fig

allusion

une allusion à peine voilée

a thinly veiled allusion

allusion in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for allusion in the English»French Dictionary

allusion [əˈlu:ʒn] N

allusion

allusion f

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allusion

allusion

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Its generic name means bushy reed, while the specific name means tiled, an allusion to the rectangular pattern of veins on the leaves.

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His teachings rarely rely on reasoned argument and ethical ideals and methods are conveyed more indirectly, through allusion, innuendo, and even tautology.

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His work is often metaphorical and requires a sharp eye to decipher the hidden allusions.

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The allusion to this fictional character, a vampire, in the name of the genus is given for the method of consuming its prey.

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The strong allusion to faith is contrasted by numerous references to scientific insights.

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Allusions to their work have made their way into our own popular culture.

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Specific allusions to scripture include those to and.

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His work is characterized by a sweeping imaginative power, humor, literary allusion, and a fascination with tales told within tales.

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Carpenter's script makes many allusions to film history and inspirations for this film.

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The early versions made some allusion to alcohol with lines like, drunkenness of the soul and the glories of the bowl.

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