interpreter

• Personne qui traduit oralement entre des locuteurs de langues différentes, ou qui explique ou représente quelque chose, par exemple un artiste ou un défenseur. En informatique, programme qui traduit et exécute le code source ligne par ligne.

A noun referring to a person who translates spoken language between speakers of different languages, or someone who explains or represents something, such as an artist or advocate. In computing, it refers to a program that translates and executes source code line by line.

1. Oral translatorB1formal

   A person who translates spoken language from one language to another in real time, facilitating communication between speakers of different languages.

   interprète oral

   • The interpreter translated the president's speech from Spanish to English.
   • A professional interpreter was hired for the international conference.
   • She worked as a sign language interpreter at the hospital.

   Synonymesdragomanlinguisttranslator

2. Artistic performerB2formalart

   A person who expresses or brings to life a piece of art, music, drama, or literature for an audience.

   Interprète artistique

   • The pianist was a brilliant interpreter of Chopin's works.
   • Great actors are skilled interpreters of the roles they play.
   • As a dancer, she was a unique interpreter of contemporary choreography.

   Synonymesartistexecutantexponentperformerplayer

3. Policy spokespersonC1formal

   A person who explains or advocates for another person's ideas, policies, or intentions.

   interprète (d'une politique)

   • The press secretary acted as an interpreter of the government's policies.
   • He became the main interpreter of the CEO’s vision for the company.
   • Interpreters of the constitution often disagree on its meaning.

   Synonymesadvocateapologistexponentmouthpieceproponentspokesperson

4. Computer interpreterB2formalIT

   A computer program that reads and executes source code line by line, translating it into machine code in real time.

   Interpréteur (informatique)

   • Python uses an interpreter to run code, which makes debugging easier.
   • An interpreter translates each command instantly without creating an executable file.
   • Developers often use an interpreter for scripting languages like JavaScript.