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    L'énigme (en. The enigma)

    /l‿e.niɡm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A mystery requiring an explanation or solution.
    The riddle of the airplane's disappearance remains unanswered.
    L'énigme de la disparition de l'avion reste sans réponse.
    An obscure or mysterious text.
    This poem is a riddle that no one can decipher.
    Ce poème est une énigme que personne ne peut déchiffrer.
    A riddle or a charade.
    The children loved solving the riddle presented by their teacher.
    Les enfants ont adoré résoudre l'énigme proposée par leur professeur.

    Etymology

    From the ancient Greek 'ainigma', derived from 'ainissesthai' which means 'to speak in riddles'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To solve a riddle
    To find the solution to a mystery or a complicated problem.
    résoudre une énigme
    To be a riddle
    To be difficult to understand or interpret.
    être une énigme
    To hide a riddle
    To provide clues without revealing the solution.
    cacher une énigme

    Related Words

    Enigmatic
    Having the character of a riddle, mysterious.
    énigmatique
    Riddle
    A question posed in the form of a game to be solved through wordplay.
    devinette
    Mystery
    An event, fact, or situation that is difficult to understand or inexplicable.
    mystère

    Slang Meanings

    A troubling or complicated situation.
    This exam is a real riddle.
    Cet exam est une vraie énigme.
    A bizarre or strange thing.
    This story is a total riddle.
    Cette histoire, c'est une énigme totale.