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    Interprétation (en. Interpretation)

    /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.pʁe.ta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Analysis or explanation of a text, a work of art, or a situation.
    The interpretation of this poem sparked numerous discussions.
    L'interprétation de ce poème a suscité de nombreuses discussions.
    Adaptation or performance of a musical work by an artist.
    His interpretation of this song is very emotional.
    Son interprétation de cette chanson est très émotive.
    The way of understanding or judging a situation.
    Each person has a different interpretation of events.
    Chaque personne a une interprétation différente des événements.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'interpretatio', from 'interpretari' which means 'to explain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to interpret a text
    To explain the meaning of a text.
    interpreter un texte
    free interpretation
    An interpretation that is not constrained by strict rules.
    interprétation libre
    personal interpretation
    A subjective way of understanding something.
    interprétation personnelle

    Related Words

    interpreter
    A person who translates orally from one language to another.
    interprète
    simultaneous interpretation
    Oral translation performed in real-time.
    interprétation simultanée
    judicial interpretation
    Interpretation of laws by judges.
    interprétation judiciaire

    Slang Meanings

    Intuitive or quick understanding of a situation.
    His reading of the situation was a street interpretation.
    Sa lecture de la situation était une interprétation de rue.
    Interpretation without worrying about complex details.
    He made a simplistic interpretation of the law.
    Il a fait une interprétation simpliste de la loi.