interpréter

to interpret

verb ahn-tehr-preh-TEH Rare

Also means

to perform

Usage Note

Interpréter covers interpreting a text or law, performing a role or piece of music, and translating orally. The person who does it is un interprète ('interpreter / performer'). Interpréter un rôle means 'to play a role', a usage that differs from English 'to interpret' and is common in theatre and film contexts.

Examples

"Elle interprète ce rôle avec talent."

Natural Translation

She performs this role with talent.

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