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    Intonation (en. Intonation)

    /ɛ̃.tɔ.na.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Musical aspect of the voice concerning variations in pitch.
    The intonation of his voice conveyed his emotions.
    L'intonation de sa voix transmettait ses émotions.
    Characteristic of speech that indicates turns and emphases.
    The correct intonation is essential for understanding the meaning of a sentence.
    La bonne intonation est essentielle pour comprendre le sens d'une phrase.
    Modulation of the voice during questioning or asserting.
    The rising intonation at the end of his sentence indicated that it was a question.
    L'intonation montante à la fin de sa phrase indiquait qu'il s'agissait d'une question.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'intonatio', derived from 'intonare' which means 'to sound out' or 'to raise the voice.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rising intonation
    Indicates a question or uncertainty.
    intonation montante
    falling intonation
    Indicates an assertion or statement.
    intonation descendante
    change intonation
    Modify the tone or manner of speaking.
    changer d'intonation

    Related Words

    intoned
    Refers to a voice that varies in pitch.
    intoné
    intoner
    A person who intones or modifies the tone.
    intonateur

    Slang Meanings

    An exaggerated tone to express an emotion.
    He brought out his dramatic intonation when he told the story.
    Il a resorti son intonation de drama quand il a raconté l'histoire.
    An ironic way of asking a question.
    His voice with that intonation made me doubt his sincerity.
    Sa voix avec cette intonation me faisait douter de sa sincérité.