Translation of "circumlocution" into French

périphrase, circonlocution, indirect are the top translations of "circumlocution" into French.

circumlocution noun grammar

A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea. [..]

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  • périphrase

    noun feminine

    roundabout or indirect way of speaking [..]

    As B2+ Can use circumlocution and paraphrase to cover gaps in vocabulary and structure.

    Comme B2 + Peut utiliser des périphrases et des paraphrases pour dissimuler des lacunes lexicales et structurales.

  • circonlocution

    noun feminine

    roundabout or indirect way of speaking

    With our pretty clothes, and our convoluted circumlocutions...

    Avec nos jolis vêtement et nos circonlocutions chantournées,...

  • indirect

    adjective

  • Less frequent translations

    • détour
    • euphémisme
    • insinuation
    • détourné
    • temps périphrastique

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  • Périphrase

    Circumlocutions and subclauses abound and render the text extremely opaque.

    Les périphrases et sous-phrases abondent et rendent le texte excessivement lourd.

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