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puzzle in French

puzzle in French is mystère, énigme, puzzle — puzzle means to confuse or mystify someone.

puzzle in French

mystère
noun
Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.
énigme
noun
Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.
puzzle
noun
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
casse-tête
noun
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
jeu de patience
noun
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
devinette
noun
A riddle.
rendre perplexe
verb

What does "puzzle" mean?

  1. verb To confuse or mystify someone.
    "The strange results puzzled the scientists for months."
  2. verb To think hard about something confusing in order to work it out.
    "She puzzled over the riddle for a good ten minutes."
  3. noun A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
    "He finished the jigsaw puzzle in a single afternoon."
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puzzle in a sentence

  • The strange results puzzled the scientists for months.
  • His sudden silence puzzled everyone at the table.
  • She puzzled over the riddle for a good ten minutes.
  • He finished the jigsaw puzzle in a single afternoon.

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What is "puzzle" in French?

"puzzle" in French is mystère, énigme, puzzle. puzzle means: To confuse or mystify someone.

How do you use "puzzle" in a sentence?

Example: "The strange results puzzled the scientists for months." In French, "puzzle" is mystère, énigme, puzzle.

Are there other ways to say "puzzle" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "puzzle": mystère, énigme, puzzle, casse-tête, jeu de patience, devinette.

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