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interprétation

interpretation

noun an-tair-preh-tah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

performance (of a role or piece)

Usage Note

interprétation covers textual interpretation (of a law, a text) as well as an actor's or musician's performance — une belle interprétation du rôle. The agent noun is interprète (interpreter, performer). In law, l'interprétation stricte (strict interpretation) is a key principle.

Examples

"Son interprétation du rôle était magnifique."

Natural Translation

Her interpretation of the role was magnificent.

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