Dévoiler (en. Reveal)

/de.vwa.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make a secret or information public.
He unveiled the competition results.
Il a dévoilé les résultats du concours.
To remove a veil or covering.
She unveiled the painting hidden behind the sheet.
Elle a dévoilé le tableau caché derrière le drap.
To bring something hidden into view.
The film gradually reveals the mysteries of this story.
Le film dévoile peu à peu les mystères de cette histoire.
To reveal an intention or an opinion.
He unveiled his support for the candidate during the debate.
Il a dévoilé son soutien pour le candidat lors du débat.

Etymology

From Latin 'devolare', composed of 'de-' and 'volare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unveil a plan
To make a project or strategy public.
dévoiler un plan
reveal oneself
To show oneself as one is, often in an emotional context.
se dévoiler
unveil a secret
To reveal something that was hidden.
dévoiler un secret

Related Words

veil
Light fabric used to cover, often used in a context of mystery or protection.
voile
revelation
Action of making something known, often surprising information.
révélation
exhibition
Action of making visible, often in an artistic setting.
exposition

Slang Meanings

To reveal something surprising.
He unveiled some scoops during the meeting.
Il a déballé des scoops pendant la réunion.
To make information public.
She leaked information on social media.
Elle a fait un leak sur les réseaux sociaux.