By the way

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neuter noun / adverb (communication / orthographic variant)

Definition

An etymological graphic variant for the noun and adverb 'apropo'; a subtle allusion, passing remark, or indirect suggestion made within a dialogue. As an adverb, it is used to spontaneously introduce a digression or memory structurally linked to the current topic.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • By the way
  • Passing remark

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Invariable adverb; variable neuter noun with structural plural variations in 'aproposuri'.
Formation Neological borrowing preserving the etymological French spelling variant of 'à propos'.
Spelling / Pronunciation [a.pro.ˈpo]
Source Academic Guide to Foreign Loanwords and Orthographic Variants

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: El a lăsat să cadă un apropos fin cu privire la corectitudinea datelor financiare prezentate în ședință.

EN: He dropped a fine passing remark regarding the accuracy of the financial data presented in the meeting.

RO: Apropos, ai reușit să trimiți contractul semnat către partenerii noștri din străinătate?

EN: By the way, did you manage to send the signed contract to our partners abroad?

RO: Discursul managerului a fost plin de aproposuri transparente la adresa celor care întârzie la birou.

EN: The manager's speech was full of transparent hints directed at those who arrive late at the office.

Idioms & Phrases

Apropos de / Apropos of / Speaking of

RO: Locuțiune prepozițională utilizată pentru a face trecerea logică spre un subiect corelat cu cel discutat anterior.

EN: A prepositional phrase used to make a logical transition to a topic correlated with the one previously discussed.

A lansa un apropos / To drop a hint / make an allusion

RO: A exprima un gând sau o dorință în mod indirect, sugerând interlocutorului o anumită concluzie.

EN: To express a thought or desire indirectly, suggesting a specific conclusion to the interlocutor.

Fără niciun apropos / Without any hidden meaning / Direct

RO: Afirmație tranșantă, directă și sinceră care nu conține insinuări, interpretări secundare sau ironii ascunse.

EN: A decisive, direct, and honest statement that contains no insinuations, secondary interpretations, or hidden ironies.

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