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dévoiler

reveal

verb deh-vwah-LEH Rare

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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