Also means
unveil
Usage Note
Dévoiler literally means 'to remove the veil' and is used for unveiling a statue, revealing a secret, or unmasking a person. The reflexive se dévoiler means 'to open up' or 'to show one's true self'. It is more emphatic than révéler, implying something previously hidden.
Examples
"Il refuse de dévoiler son identité."
Natural Translation
He refuses to reveal his identity.
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