emphasis

• Nom désignant une importance particulière ou un accent mis sur quelque chose, souvent dans le discours ou à l'écrit, pour le souligner ou le mettre en valeur.

A noun referring to special importance, value, or stress placed upon something, often in speech or writing.

1. Special importance or stressB1formal

   Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

   Accent, importance particulière

   • The teacher placed great emphasis on grammar.
   • There is a strong emphasis on teamwork in this company.
   • She put emphasis on the need for punctuality.

   Synonymesaccentfocusimportanceprominencesignificancestressweight

   Antonymesinsignificanceunderstatementunimportance

2. Force or intensity in speechB2formal

   Extra force used when pronouncing a particular word or syllable.

   Accent d'insistance

   • He said 'no' with great emphasis.
   • The emphasis in the word 'record' changes depending on its use.
   • She stressed the word 'immediately' with emphasis.

   Synonymesaccentaccentuationforceintensityprominencestress