découvrir

découvrir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to discover
En voyageant, Malik a pu découvrir de nouvelles cultures fascinantes.By traveling, Malik was able to discover fascinating new cultures.
b. to find out
Erika a découvert que son meilleur ami l’avait trahi.Erika found out that her best friend had betrayed her.
c. to find
En gardant ma nièce, j’ai découvert que j’étais moins patient que je ne le croyais.While looking after my niece, I found that I was less patient than I thought I was.
a. to discover
Qui a découvert les vertus de cette plante ? - Une équipe de recherche finlandaise.Who discovered the virtues of this plant? - A Finnish research team.
a. to uncover
Après avoir posé nos valises, nous avons découvert les meubles et ouvert les volets.After putting down our bags, we uncovered the furniture and opened the shutters.
b. to take the lid off
Le chef a découvert la casserole pour goûter le ragoût.The chef took the lid off the pot to taste the stew.
a. to reveal
La robe est très échancrée et découvre le dos du modèle.The dress is very low-cut and reveals the model's back.
b. to bare
Le loup s’est raidi et a découvert ses dents.The wolf stiffened and bared his teeth.
a. to disclose
J’espère que la police découvrira les avancées de l’enquête pendant la conférence de presse.I hope the police will disclose the progress of the investigation during the press conference.
b. to reveal
Le directeur de cabinet n’acceptera jamais de découvrir les secrets de la ministre.The chief of staff will never agree to reveal the minister's secrets.
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