nuance

subtilité, nuance

Détail fin qui rend une idée, une situation ou une interprétation plus riche ou intéressante.

En anglais simple : Fine detail that makes an idea, situation, or performance more complex or interesting.

• Her performance has great nuance.
• The report misses the nuances of the conflict.
• This discussion needs more nuance.

Synonymes : subtlety, fine detail

Expressions courantes : lack nuance, add nuance, emotional nuance

nuance

Différence légère de sens, de sentiment, de son ou d’apparence.

En anglais simple : A small difference in meaning, feeling, sound, or appearance.

• There is a slight nuance in tone.
• She noticed nuances between the two translations.
• Can you hear the nuance in his voice?

Comment l'utiliser : nuance of something (The two words have different nuances of meaning.)

Synonymes : distinction, shade, difference

Expressions courantes : subtle nuance, nuance of meaning, a slight nuance

nuancer

Modifier légèrement une idée ou une affirmation pour la rendre plus détaillée ou précise.

En anglais simple : To make a small change that gives an idea or statement greater detail or precision.

• These findings nuance our view.
• She nuanced her argument after reading the report.
• We need to nuance that statement carefully.

Synonymes : refine, qualify

Expressions courantes : nuance an argument, nuance a statement, nuance something slightly