read

• Nom désignant l'action de lire ou une interprétation ou compréhension particulière de quelque chose.

A noun referring to an act of reading, or a particular interpretation or understanding of something.

1. Act of readingB1informal

   An instance or session of reading something.

   lecture

   • I had a good read of the newspaper this morning.
   • She enjoys a quiet read before bed.
   • That book was a great read over the weekend.

   Synonymesbrowselookperusalreadingscanskim

2. Written textB2informal

   Something that is written to be read.

   texte écrit

   • This is an easy read for beginners.
   • The article was a quick read.
   • He gave me a good read on the topic.

   Synonymesbookpiecetextworkwriting

3. InterpretationC1formal

   A particular way of understanding or interpreting something.

   Interprétation

   • My read of the situation is that it's risky.
   • That's an interesting read of the poem.
   • His read on the market trends was accurate.

   Synonymesanalysisassessmentinterpretationslantspintakeunderstandingview

• Verbe désignant l'action de regarder un texte écrit ou imprimé pour en comprendre le sens.

A verb used to indicate the act of looking at and comprehending the meaning of written or printed matter.

verbe irrégulier

1. To look at and understand written textA1formal

   To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed words.

   lire

   • She reads a book every night before bed.
   • Can you read this sign for me?
   • He reads the newspaper every morning.

   Synonymesdecipherperusescrutinizestudy

2. To interpret or understandB1formal

   To understand the meaning of something, such as a situation or expression.

   interpréter, comprendre

   • I can read his mind from his facial expression.
   • She reads the situation well and knows what to do.
   • The teacher reads the students' reactions carefully.

   Synonymescomprehendconstruedecipherdiscerninterpretperceiveseetakeunderstand

   Antonymesmisinterpretmisreadmistakemisunderstand

3. To perform aloudA2formal

   To say the words of a text aloud.

   Lire à voix haute

   • He read the poem to the class.
   • Please read the instructions out loud.
   • She read her speech confidently at the event.

   Synonymesdeclaimdeliverread-outrecite

4. To indicate (instruments)B2formal

   To show a particular measurement or value on a gauge or instrument.

   indiquer (pour un instrument de mesure)

   • The thermometer reads 30 degrees Celsius.
   • The speedometer reads 60 miles per hour.
   • The meter reads zero when it's off.

   Synonymesdisplayindicaterecordregistershow