Usage Note
Devinette is a playful word puzzle or riddle, typically posed as a question with a clever or humorous answer. The related verb deviner means 'to guess'. Children's books and party games are full of devinettes; the form poser une devinette ('to pose a riddle') is standard.
Examples
"Il nous a posé une devinette amusante."
Natural Translation
He posed us an amusing riddle.

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