discerner

Éliab, l’aîné des fils d’Isaï, qui connaissait l’audace, le courage et la force de son jeune frère, discerna facilement les sentiments qui s’agitaient dans son cœur.
Eliab, David's eldest brother, when he heard these words, knew well the feelings that were stirring the young man's soul.
Il discerna chez les légats de la cour pontificale la véritable nature et les visées de la hiérarchie.
In these representatives from the papal court he read the true character and aims of the hierarchy.
Chandra discerna la silhouette de l’elfe au sommet du promontoire rocheux où elle préparait avec Beleren le sort qui sauverait le monde.
Chandra could just see Nissa, standing in silhouette at the crest of a rocky hill, working with Jace to prepare the spell that would save the world.
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