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decipher

/dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/

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noun

Déchiffrage

A decipherment; a decoding.

Examples :

"After years of research, the archaeologist finally announced a successful decipher of the ancient hieroglyphs. "

Après des années de recherche, l'archéologue a finalement annoncé un déchiffrage réussi des anciens hiéroglyphes.

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verb

Déchiffrer, décoder

To decode or decrypt a code or cipher to plain text.

Examples :

"The spy deciphered the coded message from the enemy agent. "

L'espion a déchiffré le message codé de l'agent ennemi.

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verb

Déchiffrer

To read text that is almost illegible or obscure.

Examples :

"The old, yellowed letter was difficult to decipher, but Grandma's handwriting eventually revealed her secret recipe. "

La vieille lettre jaunie était difficile à déchiffrer, mais l'écriture de grand-mère a finalement révélé sa recette secrète.

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verb

Résoudre, déchiffrer

To find a solution to a problem.

Examples :

"The student tried to decipher the confusing math problem on the test. "

L'étudiant a essayé de résoudre le problème de mathématiques déroutant du test.

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