interprétation

Definitions of interprétation
  1. noun
    an explanation that results from interpreting something
    synonyms: explication
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    exposé
    a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
    explication, éclaircissement
    an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
    version
    an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
    fausse interprétation
    putting the wrong interpretation on
    fausse interprétation, incompréhension
    a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
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    commentaire, explication
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
  2. noun
    a particular interpretation or performance
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    explication
    an explanation that results from interpreting something
  3. noun
    an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
    synonyms: traduction
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    commentaire, explication
    thought that makes something comprehensible
  4. noun
    the performance of a part or role in a drama
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    imitation
    imitating the mannerisms of another person
    mimique, pantomime
    a performance using gestures and body movements without words
    aparté mimé, jeu muet
    incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect
    imitation, mimique
    the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
    personnage, rôle
    an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
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    activité, occupation
    any specific behavior
  5. noun
    an interpretation of a text or action
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    explication
    an explanation that results from interpreting something
  6. noun
    a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
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    représentation, spectacle
    a dramatic or musical entertainment
  7. noun
    acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
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    personnage, rôle
    an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
    rôle mineur
    a small role
    rôle titre
    the role of the character after whom the play is named
  8. noun
    a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
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    représentation
    a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
  9. noun
    the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
    synonyms: traduction
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    représentation
    the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
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