English-Russian translations for phrase

• фра́за
• выраже́ние
• оборо́т ре́чи
• словосочета́ние
• формулировать
• фраза

Definition of phrase

• A short written or spoken expression
• A small section of music in a larger piece
• To express by means of particular words
• To perform a passage with the correct phrasing

Examples

• I wasnt sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising.

Related words

• paraphrase
• passphrase
• rephrase
• phraseology
• phrases
• periphrase
• phrased
• phrasebook
• catchphrase