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    Déchiffrer (en. Decipher)

    de-shi-fre

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make intelligible a coded or encrypted message.
    The cryptologist managed to decipher the code of the message.
    Le cryptologue a réussi à déchiffrer le code du message.
    To understand something complicated or obscure.
    He had to decipher his friend's intentions.
    Il a dû déchiffrer les intentions de son ami.
    To determine the meaning of an unreadable text.
    The researcher deciphered the ancient inscriptions.
    Le chercheur a déchiffré les inscriptions anciennes.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'de-' and the verb 'chiffrer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decryption
    The action of deciphering something, usually a code or secret text.
    décryptage
    decipher a text
    To understand and interpret a text that may seem difficult.
    déchiffrer un texte
    decipher a mystery
    To solve or understand a mystery or an enigma.
    déchiffrer un mystère

    Related Words

    numeral
    Numeric or symbolic representation.
    chiffre
    plot twist
    A sudden and surprising event that changes the situation.
    coup de théâtre
    code
    A system of signs used to represent information.
    code

    Slang Meanings

    To understand something quickly.
    He deciphered the situation in no time.
    Il a déchiffré la situation en un rien de temps.
    To be able to decode or circumvent rules.
    She knows how to decipher people's intentions; it's impressive.
    Elle sait déchiffrer les intentions des gens, c'est impressionnant.