wording

• Le choix et l'arrangement des mots pour exprimer quelque chose, en particulier à l'écrit ou à l'oral ; la manière dont une idée est formulée ou rédigée.

A noun referring to the way in which words are used to express something, especially in writing or speech.

indénombrable

1. Choice of wordsB1formal

   The way words are used or arranged in a text, speech, or document.

   choix des mots

   • The wording of the contract needs to be changed.
   • I like the wording of this advertisement.
   • The exact wording of the law is important.

   Synonymesdictionexpressionlanguagephrasingterminologyvocabulary

2. Phrasing or expressionB2formal

   The particular choice of words used to express an idea.

   Formulation / Libellé

   • The wording of her apology was perfect.
   • He changed the wording to make it clearer.
   • The wording in the email caused some confusion.

   Synonymeschoice of wordsdictionexpressionformulationlanguagephraseologyphrasing

• Verbe signifiant exprimer ou formuler quelque chose en des mots précis, ou choisir une manière particulière de dire quelque chose.

A verb used to express something in particular words or to phrase something.

1. Phrase verballyB2formal

   To express something in particular words; to phrase.

   Formuler en mots

   • She worded her apology carefully to avoid offense.
   • He worded the contract to protect his interests.
   • The politician worded his statement ambiguously.

   Synonymesarticulatecouchexpressformulateframephraseputstate