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    Lisant (en. Reading)

    /li.zɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Participating in an activity that involves going through a text to understand its meaning.
    While reading this book, I discovered new ideas.
    En lisant ce livre, j'ai découvert de nouvelles idées.
    Examining a document or publication attentively.
    He enjoys reading newspapers, carefully going through each article.
    Il aime lire les journaux en lisant chaque article avec soin.
    Interacting with written texts, such as novels, articles, or poems.
    Reading classic poems, she often finds inspiration.
    Lisant des poèmes classiques, elle trouve souvent de l'inspiration.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'lire', from the Latin 'legere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reading out loud
    Action of reading aloud, often used in an educational context.
    lisant à voix haute
    reading between the lines
    Understanding implicit meanings in a text.
    en lisant entre les lignes

    Related Words

    reading
    Action of reading texts to extract information or pleasure.
    lecture
    reader
    Person who reads, often with passion or professionalism.
    liseur
    reader
    Individual who engages in reading.
    lecteur

    Slang Meanings

    Being absorbed in a book.
    This novel is so captivating that I'm in 'reading' mode all night.
    Ce roman est tellement captivant que je suis en mode 'lisant' toute la nuit.
    Reading quickly without really paying attention.
    I was 'reading' my emails without realizing it.
    J'étais en train de 'lisanter' mes emails sans m'en rendre compte.