What does interpréter in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word interpréter in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use interpréter in French.

The word interpréter in French means interpret, take, play, perform, interpret, be interpreted, be taken. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word interpréter

interpret, take

verbe transitif (donner une signification)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Chacun interpréta son silence à sa façon.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. People will read into this whatever they like.

play

verbe transitif (jouer une pièce)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
C'est son premier rôle au théâtre, il interprète Hamlet.
It's his first stage role. He's playing Hamlet.

perform

verbe transitif (jouer une musique)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
J'aime comment cet artiste interprète Mozart.
I like the way this artist performs Mozart.

interpret

verbe transitif (expliquer, commenter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous allons chercher à interpréter cette loi.
We are going to try to interpret this law.

be interpreted, be taken

verbe pronominal (se comprendre)

Son absence s'interprète de plusieurs façons.
His absence can be interpreted in several ways.

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