English–French
“tone of voice” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tonalite/
Example
La tonalité de sa voix était froide.
The tone of his voice was cold.
How to say “tone of voice” in French
“Tone of voice” in French is tonalité.
The overall coloring that makes a voice or text feel welcoming, formal, ironic, or cold.
Example sentences with tonalité
La tonalité de son courriel était trop formelle.
The tone of his email was too formal.
Tips for using tonalité
- Tonalité describes a voice's or text's overall manner, whereas intonation more narrowly describes changes in pitch.