English–French
“subtle difference” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/nɥɑ̃s/
Example
Il y a une nuance entre ces deux couleurs.
There is a subtle difference between these two colors.
How to say “subtle difference” in French
“Subtle difference” in French is nuance.
A small shift in shade or meaning that separates one close possibility from another.
Example sentences with nuance
On entend une nuance dans sa voix.
You can hear a subtle difference in his voice.
Tips for using nuance
- The related verb nuancer commonly means to qualify or soften a statement, as in nuancer une opinion, not merely to add a color shade.