No. 8,522 in French
allusions
Indirect references or hints.
In a sentence
L'auteur utilise des allusions historiques pour enrichir son récit.
The author uses historical allusions to enrich his narrative.
The word 'allusions' is utilized here to denote indirect references to historical events or figures, enhancing the depth and context of the author's narrative.
Lors de son discours, il fit plusieurs allusions à des problèmes politiques actuels.
During his speech, he made several allusions to current political issues.
In this sentence, 'allusions' refers to indirect mentions or hints at ongoing political themes, demonstrating subtle commentary without explicit statements.
Ses allusions étaient si subtiles que peu de gens les ont remarquées.
His allusions were so subtle that few people noticed them.
Here, 'allusions' suggests nuanced hints or references embedded in the speaker's expressions, emphasizing the understated nature of the references.
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