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    Mystère (en. Mystery)

    /mi.stɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Riddle or inexplicable fact.
    The mystery of the disappearance of these documents remains.
    Le mystère de la disparition de ces documents reste entier.
    Mysterious event or one that cannot be explained by reason.
    This disappearance is a true mystery for the police.
    Cette disparition est un véritable mystère pour la police.
    The collection of hidden knowledge within a practice or tradition.
    He studied the mystery of magic for years.
    Il a étudié le mystère de la magie pendant des années.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mysterium', meaning 'secret thing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the mystery of life
    Fundamental question about the meaning of existence.
    le mystère de la vie
    a mystery to solve
    A situation or problem that needs to be understood.
    un mystère à élucider
    the mystery of origins
    Questions about the beginnings or sources of something.
    le mystère des origines

    Related Words

    mysterious
    Which evokes mystery, difficult to understand.
    mystérieux
    mystical
    Related to the search for spiritual or supernatural truth.
    mystique
    mystification
    Action of deceiving or misleading in a calculated manner.
    mystification

    Slang Meanings

    A well-hidden thing
    It's a real mystery where he put his things.
    C'est un véritable mystère où il a mis ses affaires.
    Something complicated
    It's a mystery to me how he accomplished that feat.
    C'est un mystère pour moi comment il a réussi cet exploit.