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interpret

UK
/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɜrprɪt/

Translations

interpretverb
interpreted
Past Simple
interpreted
Past Participle
interpreting
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɜrprɪt/
interpréterAu sens de comprendre ou d’expliquer comme étant quelque chose.
The jury interpreted the evidence as proof of his guilt.
Le jury a interprété les preuves comme une preuve de sa culpabilité.
interpréterPour une œuvre, un rôle ou une pièce musicale.
The pianist was praised for how she interpreted the sonata with such emotion.
La pianiste a été félicitée pour la façon dont elle a interprété la sonate avec autant d’émotion.
interpréterEn parlant d’une traduction orale ou en langue des signes.
She was hired to interpret for the French delegation during the conference.
Elle a été engagée pour interpréter pour la délégation française pendant la conférence.
The teacher asked the students to interpret the poem in their own words.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants d'interpréter le poème avec leurs propres mots.
Synonyms
explain
clarify
translate
decipher
construe
understand
elucidate
expound
Antonyms
misinterpret
misconstrue
misread
misunderstand
obscure
distort

Definitions

interpretverb
To explain the meaning of information, words, or actions.
The teacher asked the students to interpret the poem in their own words.
To translate orally or into sign language the words of a person speaking a different language.
She was hired to interpret for the French delegation during the conference.
To perform (a role or piece of music) in a way that conveys one's understanding of the creator's intentions.
The pianist was praised for how she interpreted the sonata with such emotion.
To understand or regard (something) in a particular way; construe.
The jury interpreted the evidence as proof of his guilt.
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