clue

UK
/kluː/
US
/klu/

Übersetzungen

cluesubstantiv
clues
Pl.
UK
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US
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The detective found a crucial clue at the crime scene.
Le détective a trouvé un indice crucial sur la scène du crime.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
idéeDans la tournure familière « not have a clue ».
pisteSurtout dans le domaine de l’enquête ou de la recherche.
clueverb
clued
Präteritum
clued
Partizip Perfekt
cluing
Gerundium
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US
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She clued me in on the details of the project before the meeting.
Elle m’a renseigné sur les détails du projet avant la réunion.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
informerPlus neutre; peut rendre l’idée de donner une information utile.
Synonyme
clueadjektiv
UK
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US
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Used attributively (e.g., "clue cells") to denote something that functions as a clue.
indicateurSurtout dans le registre technique ou médical.
The pathologist identified clue cells in the sample.
Le pathologiste a identifié des cellules indicatrices dans l’échantillon.

Definitionen

cluesubstantiv
A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery.
The detective found a crucial clue at the crime scene that led to the arrest of the suspect.
A hint or indication that helps to solve a problem or puzzle.
The crossword puzzle was difficult, but the clue for 5 across made it easier to solve.
(informal) An understanding or idea of how to do something or what is going on.
I haven't a clue what you're talking about.
clueverb
To provide someone with a hint or piece of information that helps them understand something or solve a problem.
She clued me in on the details of the project before the meeting.
clueadjektiv
Serving as evidence or an indicator; relating to or constituting a clue (chiefly attributive).
The pathologist identified clue cells in the sample.