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interpretation in French

interpretation in French is interprétation — interpretation means the particular meaning that someone takes from something, especially where more than one reading is possible.

interpretation in French

interprétation
noun

What does "interpretation" mean?

  1. noun The particular meaning that someone takes from something, especially where more than one reading is possible.
    "That is one interpretation of the poem, but not the only one."
  2. noun The way a performer chooses to play or present a piece of music, a role, or a text.
    "Her interpretation of the Chopin nocturne was unusually restrained."
  3. noun The act of translating speech from one language into another as it is spoken.
    "Simultaneous interpretation was provided in five languages."
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interpretation in a sentence

  • That is one interpretation of the poem, but not the only one.
  • The two lawyers offered opposite interpretations of the same clause.
  • Her interpretation of the Chopin nocturne was unusually restrained.
  • The director's interpretation moves the play to 1960s Chicago.

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What is "interpretation" in French?

"interpretation" in French is interprétation. interpretation means: The particular meaning that someone takes from something, especially where more than one reading is possible.

How do you use "interpretation" in a sentence?

Example: "That is one interpretation of the poem, but not the only one." In French, "interpretation" is interprétation.

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