allusion
US /əˈluː.ʒən/
UK /əˈluː.ʒən/
1.
allusion, référence
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
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The poem contains an allusion to Greek mythology.
Le poème contient une allusion à la mythologie grecque.
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His speech was full of subtle allusions to his past.
Son discours était plein de subtiles allusions à son passé.