reading

• Qui sert à la lecture ou qui peut être lu, en parlant d'un texte, d'un document ou d'un contenu destiné à être parcouru par les yeux.

Describes something suitable or intended for reading, such as material or matter.

1. Suitable for readingB1formal

   Designed or intended for reading, often referring to materials like books or documents.

   apte à la lecture

   • The library has a collection of light reading materials.
   • This is easy reading for children.
   • She prefers reading books over watching TV.

   Synonymeslegiblereadable

2. Measurement from a gaugeB2formal

   The value shown on an instrument or meter.

   Lecture d'un instrument

   • The thermometer reading was 38 degrees.
   • Check the speedometer reading before driving.
   • The blood pressure reading was normal.

   Synonymesfigureindicationmeasurementvalue

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de lire des textes écrits ou imprimés, silencieusement ou à voix haute, ainsi que le résultat de cette activité.

A noun referring to the action or activity of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.

indénombrable

1. Act of readingA1formal

   The activity of looking at and understanding written or printed words.

   Lecture

   • Reading books improves your vocabulary.
   • She enjoys reading novels in the evening.
   • His reading speed is very fast.

   Synonymesbrowseexaminationperusalscanstudy

2. InterpretationB2formal

   The way in which something written or spoken is understood or interpreted.

   lecture / interprétation

   • The poem has many possible readings.
   • His reading of the situation was completely wrong.
   • The critic offered a new reading of the classic novel.

   Synonymesaccountanalysisconstrualexegesisexplanationinterpretationrenderingunderstandingversion

   Antonymesmisreading

3. Public performanceB2formal

   An event where someone reads aloud from a book or their own writing.

   lecture publique

   • The author gave a reading from her new book.
   • Poetry readings are popular at the local cafe.
   • He attended a dramatic reading of the play.

   Synonymesperformancerecitalrecitation

4. MeasurementB1formalscientific

   A figure obtained from a measuring instrument.

   Lecture (d'un instrument de mesure)

   • The thermometer showed a reading of 38 degrees.
   • Check the meter reading before you leave.
   • The speedometer reading was 120 km/h.

   Synonymescountfigureindicationmeasurementregistervalue

• 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