tone

noun
a. ton (m)
I didn't like his tone of voice.Je n'ai pas aimé le ton de sa voix.
a. ton (m)
The tone of the letter was very friendly.Le ton de la lettre était très amical.
a. ton (m)
You need a blue that's slightly deeper in tone.Il vous faudrait un bleu d'un ton légèrement plus profond.
The room was painted in tones of pink.La pièce était peinte en camaïeu rose.
intransitive verb
transitive verb
This exercise tones the inner thighs.Cet exercice tonifie l'intérieur des cuisses.
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