subtle

US /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
UK /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
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1.

subtil, délicat, fin

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

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The painting had a subtle blend of colors.
Le tableau avait un mélange subtil de couleurs.
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There was a subtle change in his expression.
Il y avait un changement subtil dans son expression.
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delicatefinefaintindirectimpliedunderstatednuancedelusiveimperceptible
2.

astucieux, perspicace, fin

making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something

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He used a subtle approach to persuade them.
Il a utilisé une approche subtile pour les persuader.
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Her subtle hints were finally understood.
Ses allusions subtiles furent finalement comprises.
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clevercunningingeniousartfuldeviousindirecttactfuldiplomatic