phrasing

• Nom désignant la manière de choisir et d'agencer les mots, expressions ou phrases pour exprimer une idée ou un sentiment.

A noun referring to the way in which words, phrases, or sentences are chosen and arranged to express an idea or feeling.

1. Choice of wordsB2formal

   The way in which something is expressed in words; the style or manner of verbal expression.

   choix des mots

   • The phrasing of the contract was very precise.
   • Her phrasing in the speech was elegant and clear.
   • He needs to work on his phrasing to avoid misunderstandings.

   Synonymeschoice of wordsdictionexpressionlanguagephraseologystyleterminologyverbiagewording

2. Musical expressionC1formalart

   The way a musician shapes a sequence of notes in a passage of music.

   Phrasé musical

   • The pianist's phrasing was smooth and expressive.
   • Good phrasing is essential for a beautiful melody.
   • The conductor emphasized the phrasing in the second movement.

   Synonymesarticulationdeliveryexpressioninterpretationrendering

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de formuler quelque chose d'une certaine manière ou de choisir des mots spécifiques pour transmettre un sens.

A verb used to express the act of expressing something in a particular way or choosing specific words to convey meaning.

1. Express in wordsB1formal

   To express something in a particular way using words.

   Exprimer en mots

   • She phrased her question carefully to avoid confusion.
   • He phrased the apology in a sincere manner.
   • The politician phrased his response diplomatically.

   Synonymesarticulatecouchexpressformulateframeputstateutterword

2. Write or speak in a specific styleB2formal

   To compose or articulate a statement with a particular style or tone.

   formuler

   • The author phrased the passage in a poetic style.
   • She phrased the instructions in simple language for the children.
   • He phrased his criticism in a constructive way.

   Synonymesarticulatecouchexpressformulateframeputstatestylevoiceword