ton, le ton
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. your
Voici ton livre. Tu l'avais laissé dans la voiture.Here's your book. You had left it in the car.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. tone
Les tons verts utilisés pour décorer la véranda semblent faire entrer la nature à l’intérieur.The green tones used to decorate the sunroom seem to bring nature inside.
b. shade
Quel ton de vernis à ongles rose est ton préféré ?Which shade of pink nail polish is your favorite?
a. tone
Le ton de Géraldine indiquait clairement qu’elle n’éprouvait que du mépris pour les personnes présentes.Géraldine's tone made it clear that she felt nothing but contempt for the people present.
a. tone
Le ton de l’article était sarcastique mais drôle.The article's tone was sarcastic but funny.
a. tone
Le ton du vieux piano était un peu strident.The old piano's tone was somewhat shrill.
a. key
Les musiciens ont facilement changé de ton au milieu de la chanson.The musicians easily changed key in the middle of the song.
a. whole step
Entre fa et sol, il y a un ton.The distance between F and G is a whole step.
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