tone
/ˈtoʊn/ nom A2En français : ton
- A specific pitch.
- (in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.
- (in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody.
- The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice.
- The pitch of a word's sound that distinguishes a difference in meaning, as for example in Chinese.
- A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice. · Children often read with a tone.
- The manner in which speech or writing is expressed, especially the aspects of diction (word choice), connotation, emotiveness, and register.
- The shade or quality of a colour.
Pluriel tones
Verbes à particule et expressions
Dans la bibliothèque
Just assume the tone and manner of a husband, and see how she will remind you that your hour is not yet come!”
“Spare no money,” she said in a dead, even tone.
He replied, however, in a tone of deep interest:
“But,” asked Danglars, in a timid tone, “how did you manage about the other formalities—the contract—the settlement?”
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