se dévoiler
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se dévoiler
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
a. to unveil oneself
Lors de la cérémonie, la princesse s'est lentement dévoilée.During the ceremony, the princess slowly unveiled herself.
2. (figurative) (to show one's true nature)
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 reveal one's true nature
Au fil de nos discussions, Emma s'est dévoilée de plus en plus.As we talked more, Emma revealed herself more and more.
b. to show one's true colors (idiom) (United States)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in the United States.
Une fois qu’il s'est senti en confiance, Pierre a commencé à se dévoiler.Once he felt confident, Pierre began showing his true colors.
c. to show one's true colours (idiom) (United Kingdom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Lors de la réunion, Martin a commencé à se dévoiler.During the meeting, Martin started to show his true colours.
3. (figurative) (to be disclosed)
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 come to light (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Les langues se délient et peu à peu la vérité se dévoile.People's tongues have been loosened, and gradually the truth is coming to light.
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Participles
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Collins French Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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