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    Lu (en. Read)

    /ly/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates the action of having read something.
    I read this book yesterday.
    J'ai lu ce livre hier.
    Used to describe something that has been read by someone.
    The report was well read by all the employees.
    Le rapport a été bien lu par tous les employés.
    Can also mean that something is understood through reading.
    The rules of the game were clearly read.
    Les règles du jeu ont été clairement lues.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    read between the lines
    Understand or interpret a hidden meaning.
    lire entre les lignes
    an open book
    In a transparent manner, without hiding one's intentions.
    à livre ouvert
    nothing beats a good book
    To emphasize the importance of reading.
    rien ne vaut un bon livre

    Related Words

    reading
    Act of reading, often in public.
    lecture
    reader
    Person who reads.
    lecteur
    bookstore
    Store where books are purchased.
    librarie

    Slang Meanings

    Read as a joke.
    He read so much about the joke that he ended up making fun of himself.
    Il a tellement lu sur la blague qu'il a fini par se moquer de lui-même.
    To be well-informed.
    She is always in the loop; she has read all the articles.
    Elle est toujours au courant, elle a lu tous les articles.