sous-texte

su tɛkst

Definition

Definition of sous-texte - Reverso French Dictionary

Noun, masculine

implicitemessage caché ou sens implicite dans une œuvre ou conversation

Le sous-texte de ce film critique la société moderne.
Le sous-texte du roman révèle une profonde tristesse.
Dans cette pièce, le sous-texte politique est évident.

allusion

implicite

message caché

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of sous-texte

français, sous (en dessous) + texte (écrit)

Terms with sous-texte included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

écrire en abrégé

raccourcir

noter un mot ou texte sous forme raccourcie avec des lettres

contenu en ligne

numérique

information accessible sur internet sous forme de texte, images ou vidéos

document écrit

information textuelle

support matériel ou numérique qui contient des informations sous forme de texte

en souligné

adj.

typographie

qui apparaît avec un trait sous le texte

lire entre les lignes

sens caché

comprendre le sens caché ou les sous-entendus d'un texte

version écrite

papier

document qui présente un contenu sous forme de texte écrit

écrivain fantôme

littérature

personne qui écrit un texte publié sous le nom d'un autre

légende

image

texte explicatif placé sous une image ou illustration

View all translations of sous-texte

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

English:subtext, ...
German:Subtext, ...
Italian:sottotesto, ...
Spanish:subtexto, ...
Portuguese:subtexto, ...
Chinese:潜台词, ...
Japanese:サブテキスト, ...
Arabic:المعنى الضمني, ...
Hebrew:הוֹדָעָה סְמוּיָה, ...
Russian:подтекст, ...
Ukrainian:підтекст, ...
Catalan:subtext, ...
Danish:undertekst, ...
Dutch:ondertekst, ...
Greek:Υπόγειο μήνυμα, ...
Hungarian:mögöttes jelentés, ...
Khmer:ន័យបង្កប់, ...
Korean:서브텍스트, ...
Polish:podtekst, ...
Portuguese (BR):subtexto, ...
Romanian:subtext, ...
Swedish:undertext, ...
Thai:ข้อความแฝง, ...
Turkish:alt metin, ...
Vietnamese:ẩn ý, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come accross: from corporate jargon like 🖐️ passer la main or 💪 être force de proposition to everyday expressions such as 🐘 mémoire d’éléphant or 🛍️ lèche-vitrine, as well as idioms like 🚲 avoir la tête dans le guidon, 🗣️ donner de la voix or 🏇🏻 monter sur ses grands chevaux.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 pied-de-poule, 🏖️ transat, 🌿 pois de senteur, 🦎 salamandre or 🔥 poêle.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up 🥬 (raconter des) salades, 🍭 partir en sucette, 💥 banger or 🤸 flex.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🤷 TKT, 🤕 PLS, 🥊 MMA, or 👔 CSP+.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with coupe or planter.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “mine”, which means “face” or “pencil lead”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.