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    Mystères (en. Mysteries)

    /mi.stɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Everything that is unknown or difficult to understand.
    The mysteries of the universe fascinate scientists.
    Les mystères de l'univers fascinent les scientifiques.
    Ununderstood event or fact.
    There are still mysteries surrounding the disappearance of that civilization.
    Il y a encore des mystères sur la disparition de cette civilisation.
    Set of secret knowledge in certain traditions.
    Ancient mysteries are often associated with rituals.
    Les mystères anciens sont souvent associés à des rituels.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mysterium', which means 'secret'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mysteries of life
    The unexplained or incomprehensible aspects of life.
    mystères de la vie
    to plunge into mysteries
    To engage in a deep exploration or investigation.
    plonger dans les mystères
    to unveil a mystery
    To reveal or solve something hidden.
    dévoiler un mystère

    Related Words

    mysterious
    One that contains mysteries, which is difficult to explain.
    mystérieux
    mysticism
    Practice or doctrine of seeking hidden knowledge.
    mysticisme
    mystifier
    A person who seeks to deceive or obscure the truth.
    mystificateur

    Slang Meanings

    Riddle to solve
    It's a real mystery, I don't understand why he did that!
    C'est un vrai mystère, je ne comprends pas pourquoi il a fait ça !
    Something complicated
    All of this is a big mystery to me.
    Tout ça, c'est un gros mystère pour moi.