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descry in French

descry in French is percevoir — descry means to announce a discovery: to disclose; to reveal.

descry in French

percevoir

verb

(transitive) To see, especially from afar; to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.

What does "descry" mean?

verb To announce a discovery: to disclose; to reveal.
verb To see, especially from afar; to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common French translations

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What is "descry" in French?

"descry" in French is percevoir. descry means: To announce a discovery: to disclose; to reveal.

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