nuance

la nuance
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. shade
Nelly a choisi une nuance de bleu très subtile pour sa chambre.Nelly picked a very subtle shade of blue for her room.
a. nuance
La nuance de sens entre ces deux mots est parfois difficile à traduire.The nuance in meaning between these two words is sometimes difficult to convey in translation.
a. hint
Les étudiants ont perçu une nuance d'agacement dans la voix du professeur.The students perceived a hint of annoyance in the professor's voice.
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