sous-entendu
innuendo / implication / subtext
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/su.zɑ̃.tɑ̃.dy/
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Cultural Note
The French excel at indirect communication through 'sous-entendus.' Reading between the lines is an essential social skill. In French flirtation and humor, what is left unsaid ('le non-dit') is often more important than what is spoken.
📝 Example Sentences
Il y avait un sous-entendu dans sa remarque.
There was an innuendo in her remark.
Parle clairement, sans sous-entendus.
Speak clearly, without innuendo.