English–French
“tone down” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/nɥɑ̃se/
Example
Il faut nuancer ton propos pour ne pas blesser.
You need to tone down what you are saying so you do not hurt anyone.
How to say “tone down” in French
“Tone down” in French is nuancer.
Adding fine shades to a sharp statement or color so its boundaries become more precise and less absolute.
Example sentences with nuancer
Elle a nuancé sa critique pour rester polie.
She softened her criticism to stay polite.
Tips for using nuancer
- Nuancer takes a direct object, as in nuancer son propos, and often means adding qualifications rather than simply making a statement gentler.