phrase (EN)
nom, verbe

nom “phrase”

sg. phrase, pl. phrases
  1. expression idiomatique
    By the way, did you know that "by the way" is a phrase?
  2. syntagme
    The phrase "under the bed" tells us where the cat is hiding.
  3. phrase musicale
    The violinist played a beautiful phrase that stood out in the symphony.
  4. séquence de mouvements (en danse)
    The dancer practiced each phrase carefully to perfect the entire routine.

verbe “phrase”

phrase; he phrases; past phrased, part. phrased; ger. phrasing
  1. formuler
    She carefully phrased her question to avoid offending anyone.
  2. phraser (en musique)
    The violinist phrased beautifully, making the melody flow smoothly.
  3. structurer (la musique)
    The music teacher showed us how to phrase the melody to make it sound more expressive.