connotation

• Nom désignant l'idée, le sentiment ou l'association émotionnelle qu'un mot ou une phrase évoque au-delà de son sens littéral ou principal.

A noun referring to an idea, feeling, or emotional association that a word or phrase suggests beyond its literal or primary meaning.

1. Implied meaningB2formal

   An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

   connotation (sens impliqué)

   • The word 'home' has a warm, positive connotation.
   • 'Cheap' often has a negative connotation of low quality.
   • The connotation of 'slender' is more flattering than 'skinny'.

   Synonymesassociationechohintimplicationnuanceovertonesuggestionundertone

   Antonymesdenotationliteralness

2. B2formal

   The emotional or cultural association that a word carries beyond its dictionary definition.

   connotation culturelle

   • The connotation of 'dragon' differs between Western and Eastern cultures.
   • 'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, while 'stingy' is negative.
   • The connotation of 'freedom' is deeply rooted in American history.

   Synonymesassociationimplicationnuanceovertoneresonancesuggestionundertone