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to hint
01
faire allusion à, laisser entendre
to indirectly suggest something
Transitive: to hint at sth | to hint that
Exemples
The teacher hinted at the upcoming exam by discussing the importance of consistent studying.
Le professeur a fait allusion à l'examen à venir en discutant de l'importance d'une étude constante.
She subtly hinted that she preferred a certain restaurant for dinner by mentioning its delicious desserts.
Elle a subtilement fait allusion à sa préférence pour un certain restaurant pour le dîner en mentionnant ses délicieux desserts.
Hint
01
a small but appreciable amount of something
Exemples
Add a hint of cinnamon to the batter.
There was a hint of lemon in the sauce.
02
signe
a slight suggestion or piece of advice that shows how a problem is solved
Exemples
She gave him a subtle hint about where to find the missing key, hoping he would pick up on it.
Elle lui a donné un indice subtile sur l'endroit où trouver la clé manquante, espérant qu'il le comprendrait.
The crossword puzzle included helpful hints to assist solvers in completing the challenging grid.
Le mots croisés comprenait des indices utiles pour aider les solveurs à compléter la grille difficile.
03
a sign or clue of a possible opportunity
Exemples
The market shows hints of recovery.
The project gives hints of future expansion.
04
a barely detectable or minimal amount of something
Exemples
There was a hint of hesitation in his voice.
I sensed a hint of doubt in her reply.
