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    Découverte (en. Discovery)

    /de.ku.vɛʁt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Process through which one finds or reveals something.
    The discovery of penicillin changed the course of medicine.
    La découverte de la pénicilline a changé le cours de la médecine.
    A significant event where something unexpected is found.
    His discovery of the ancient ruins was incredible.
    Sa découverte des ruines antiques était incroyable.
    The result of this action.
    This scientific discovery sparked a lot of reactions.
    Cette découverte scientifique a suscité beaucoup de réactions.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'découvrir', from Latin 'discooperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a discovery
    To execute an action that leads to the discovery of something.
    faire une découverte
    discovery of a new world
    Reference to the discovery of unknown territories.
    découverte d'un nouveau monde
    self-discovery
    Process of exploring one's own identity.
    la découverte de soi

    Related Words

    discover
    To find or uncover something.
    découvrir
    discoverer
    A person who makes discoveries.
    découvreur
    invention
    Creation of something new.
    invention

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected find.
    It's a real discovery; it changed my life!
    C'est une vraie découverte, ça a changé ma vie !
    Surprising event.
    That evening was a total revelation.
    Cette soirée a été une découverte totale.