how to pronounce nuance

/nɥɑ̃s/

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nuance is pronounced in one syllable

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ɑ̃

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An example use of nuance in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… les mêmes seule petite nuance peut être …”

meanings of nuance

noun:

Nuance.
Dynamics.
Gradation of colors.

nuance frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word nuance occurs in french on average 7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.