demi-mot
French → English
noun//də.mi.mo//
(communication) Hint: a subtle or understated expression that suggests more than it says directly; understatement
Il a compris à demi-mot que je n'étais pas d'accord avec lui.
(English) He understood from a hint that I did not agree with him.
Il faut savoir saisir les demi-mots d'un personnage aussi médisant.
(English) One must know how to catch the understatements of such a slanderous person.
Entry ID: fr:en:demi-mot · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary