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    Énigme (en. Enigma)

    /e.nigm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of mysteries or questions that are difficult to answer.
    This enigma made me think for a long time.
    Cette énigme m'a longtemps fait réfléchir.
    A problem, riddle that requires thought to be solved.
    The enigmas in this book are very interesting.
    Les énigmes de ce livre sont très intéressantes.
    Something difficult to understand or explain.
    This situation is a real enigma for me.
    Cette situation est une véritable énigme pour moi.
    A statement, question whose answer is hidden.
    He posed an enigma to his friends to entertain them.
    Il a posé une énigme à ses amis pour les amuser.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aenigma', derived from the Greek 'ainigma', meaning 'mystery'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to solve an enigma
    Finding the solution to a complex problem.
    résoudre une énigme
    it's an enigma
    It's something difficult to understand.
    c'est une énigme
    to pose an enigma
    To make a mysterious or intriguing question.
    poser une énigme
    an enigma to unravel
    A problem or mystery to decipher.
    une énigme à élucider

    Related Words

    challenge
    A task or problem difficult to overcome.
    défi
    puzzle
    A game or problem that requires thought to be solved.
    puzzle
    mystery
    That which cannot be understood or explained.
    mystère
    riddle
    A playful question whose answer is hidden.
    devinette

    Slang Meanings

    A confusing or complicated situation.
    This case is a real enigma, impossible to untangle.
    Ce dossier est une vraie énigme, impossible à démêler.
    Unpredictable behavior.
    He is full of enigmas, you never know what he will do.
    Il est plein d'énigmes, on ne sait jamais ce qu'il va faire.