lire
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lire
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to read
J’essaie de lire quelques chapitres tous les soirs avant d’aller me coucher.I try to read a couple chapters every night before going to bed.
a. to read
La poétesse lauréate a lu son poème le plus célèbre.The poet laureate read her most famous poem.
3. (technology)
a. to read
Tu penses que le tourne-disque puisse lire ce disque rayé ?Do you think the record player can read this scratched record?
4. (figurative) (to discern)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to read (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
On pouvait lire la déception sur le visage de l'athlète après sa chute.You could read the disappointment on the athlete's face after he fell.
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
5. (currency)
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