riddle

• Nom désignant une question, une affirmation ou un problème mystérieux exigeant une réflexion ingénieuse pour être résolu, souvent utilisé comme divertissement ou défi intellectuel.

A noun referring to a puzzling question, statement, or problem that requires clever thinking to solve, often used as a form of entertainment or mental challenge.

1. Puzzle or questionA2formal

   A question or statement intentionally phrased to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning.

   énigme

   • The children tried to solve the riddle about the sphinx.
   • He posed a clever riddle to his friends.
   • The answer to the riddle was 'time'.

   Synonymesconundrumenigmamysterypuzzle

2. Mystery or enigmaB2formal

   Something that is puzzling, mysterious, or difficult to understand.

   Énigme

   • The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains a riddle.
   • Her motives are a complete riddle to everyone.
   • The scientist tried to unravel the riddle of the universe.

   Synonymesconundrumenigmamysteryposerproblempuzzle

• Verbe signifiant percer ou traverser de nombreux trous, ou troubler fortement l'esprit de quelqu'un en posant une énigme ou en suscitant la perplexité.

A verb meaning to fill or permeate something with many holes, or to perplex or puzzle someone.

1. To fill with holesB2formal

   To make many holes in something, often with bullets or other projectiles.

   cribler

   • The target was riddled with bullet holes after the shooting practice.
   • The old wooden door was riddled with termite damage.
   • The ship's hull was riddled by cannon fire during the battle.

   Synonymeshoneycombpepperperforatepockmarkpuncture

2. To permeate or spread throughC1formal

   To affect or spread throughout something, often in a negative way.

   cribler

   • The organization was riddled with corruption.
   • His argument was riddled with logical fallacies.
   • The system is riddled with inefficiencies that need to be addressed.

   Synonymesimbueinfusepermeatepervadesaturatesuffuse