English-French translations for subtlety

subtilitéJe propose qu'on mette de la subtilité dans nos relations diplomatiques. I propose that we use subtlety in our diplomatic relations. La subtilité, en politique, est rare, mais je la suggère tout de même. In politics, subtlety is rare, but I am suggesting it all the same. Je n'entrerai pas, faute de temps, dans les subtilités d'ordre linguistique ou analytique du deuxième aspect que j'aimerais évoquer. I do not have the time to develop any kind of linguistic or analytical subtlety on my next point.

The quality of being subtle
An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction
An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another
The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality
A trick that creates a false appearance
The property of having a low density or thin consistency
The property of being able to penetrate materials easily

the subtlety of the Mona Lisa’s smile
the subtlety of a writer’s analysis / of a singer’s phrasing
With all his usual subtlety, he quietly fixed the problem before anyone else noticed it.
The subtleties of this overture are often overlooked
At the kings coronation feast, several subtleties were served between main courses.

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