clue

• Indication ou élément d'information qui aide à résoudre un problème, une énigme ou un mystère, ou qui mène à la découverte de quelque chose.

A piece of evidence or information used in solving a problem, mystery, or puzzle.

1. Hint or evidenceB1formal

   A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.

   Indice ou preuve

   • The detective found a clue at the crime scene.
   • This map gives us a clue about the treasure's location.
   • She left a clue for him to find her.

   Synonymescueevidencehintindicationinklingintimationleadpointersigntip

2. Understanding or ideaB1informal

   An idea or understanding about something, often used in negative contexts.

   idée, notion

   • He doesn't have a clue about how to fix the car.
   • I had no clue what she was talking about.
   • Do you have any clue where we are?

   Synonymesconceptionhintideainklingintimationnotionsuspicion

• Verbe signifiant fournir à quelqu'un une information ou un indice pour aider à résoudre un problème ou une énigme.

A verb meaning to provide someone with information or a hint to help solve a problem or mystery.

1. To inform or give a hintB2informal

   To provide someone with information or a hint about something.

   mettre sur la voie, donner un indice

   • Can you clue me in on what happened at the meeting?
   • She clued him in about the surprise party.
   • I'll clue you in on the details later.

   Synonymesapprisehintindicateinformnotifyprimesuggesttip off

   Antonymesbafflebewilderconfusemisdirectmisleadperplex

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