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Synonyms of périphrase

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périphrase ​​​ nom féminin

in the sense of circonlocution
circonlocution (soutenu), circuit, détour, [pour atténuer] euphémisme
in the sense of paraphrase

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Definition of périphrase nom féminin

Expression par plusieurs mots d'une notion qu'un seul mot pourrait exprimer. ➙ circonlocution, détour.

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