soupçon

Definitions of soupçon
  1. noun
    an impression that something might be the case
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    types:
    coeur
    the locus of feelings and intuitions
    type of:
    idée, impression
    a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
  2. noun
    a just detectable amount
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    type of:
    petite quantité indéfinie
    an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
  3. noun
    a slight but appreciable amount
    synonyms: touche
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    type of:
    petite quantité indéfinie
    an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
  4. noun
    a slight suggestion or vague understanding
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    type of:
    proposition, suggestion
    an idea that is suggested
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