subtle in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for subtle in the English»French Dictionary

subtle [Brit ˈsʌt(ə)l, Am ˈsədl] ADJ

1. subtle (barely perceptible):

subtle distinction, pressure

subtil

subtle change, shift, form

imperceptible

2. subtle (finely tuned):

subtle argument, analysis, allusion, decision

subtil

subtle strategy, tactic, idea

astucieux/-ieuse, habile

subtle humour, irony

très fin

subtle performance, plot, characterization

habile

subtle hint

voilé

in a subtle way

d'une façon subtile

you weren't very subtle about it!

tu n'as pas été très subtil!

3. subtle (perceptive):

subtle observer, analyst

perspicace

subtle person, mind

subtil

4. subtle (delicate):

subtle blend, colour, fragrance

subtil

subtle lighting

nuancé

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gentle or subtle hint

allusion discrète

Translations for subtle in the French»English Dictionary

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subtil (subtile) personne, intelligence, argument, nuance, parfum

subtle

discret (discrète) allusion, charme, maquillage

subtle

le roman est tout en nuances

the novel is full of subtle touches ou nuances

nuance

slight ou subtle difference

fin (fine) allusion, interprétation

subtle

fin (fine) plaisanterie, humour

subtle

fin (fine) goût

delicate, subtle

un jeu tout en finesse

a very subtle game

subtle in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for subtle in the English»French Dictionary

subtle [ˈsʌtl, Am ˈsʌt̬-] ADJ

subtle

subtil(e)

Translations for subtle in the French»English Dictionary

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subtil(e) distinction, nuance, parfum

subtle

raffiné(e)

subtle

nuancer son style

to put subtle variations in one's style

subtle Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to put subtle variations in one's style

nuancer son style

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

There are subtle design differences between the years.

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The mouth has short, subtle furrows at the corners and contains 2935 upper tooth rows and 2933 lower tooth rows.

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Living brain tissue is pinkish on the outside and mostly white on the inside, with subtle variations in color.

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However, such a definition deprives the term of its subtle distinctiveness and utility.

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However, the issue is subtler when it comes to open formulas.

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In subtle counterpoint to the film's surface vagueness, the settings are notably realistic in their size and quality.

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His play is ingenious, intelligent and erudite as well as subtle and touching, steeped in almost unreal tenderness.

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He used extensive underpainting in his oils, thereby creating subtle effects.

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As in the sua, the women remain stationary while performing the tiap hi; they confine their movements to graceful, subtle hand motions.

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Liberal criticism can often become extraordinarily complex and subtle, involving very fine distinctions.

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