Découvre (en. Discover)

/de.kʁuvʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To make something known or reveal something.

She discovers a new talent for painting.

Elle découvre un nouveau talent pour la peinture.

To remove what covers something.

He discovers the table with a tablecloth.

Il découvre la table avec une nappe.

To find or encounter something for the first time.

They discover the beautiful landscapes during their trip.

Ils découvrent les paysages magnifiques lors de leur voyage.

From the Old French 'descuvre', derived from 'couvrir' with the prefix 'dé-' meaning deprivation.

to discover the truth behind something

Realizing the hidden truth.

découvrir le pot aux roses

to discover a new passion

Finding an unexpected interest or hobby.

découvrir une nouvelle passion

to discover one's potential

Becoming aware of one's hidden capabilities.

découvrir son potentiel

discovery

The act of discovering; a finding.

découverte

incognito

Without being recognized, often used when one disguises oneself to escape recognition.

incognito

revealing

Something that sheds light on or brings to attention.

révélateur

To discover something surprising.

I discovered that my neighbor is a talented musician, it was crazy!

J'ai découvert que mon voisin est un musicien talentueux, c'était fou !

To learn about a new trend or fashion.

Have you discovered that new café? It's awesome!

Tu as découvert ce nouveau café ? C'est trop bien !