How is the word sous-entendre translated from French to English

English translation
implying
verb

Le fait de suggérer quelque chose sans le dire directement.

Suggesting something without saying it directly.

Examples with “sous-entendre”

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  • Elle sous-entendait que nous devions partir. — She was implying that we should leave.

  • Sous-entendre qu'il l'avait volé était très injuste. — Implying that he stole it was very unfair.

  • Elle a répondu avec soin, sans sous-entendre le moindre reproche. — She answered carefully, without implying any blame.

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