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hieroglyphic

/ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/

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noun

Hiéroglyphes

(chiefly in the plural) a writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds as a rebus

Examples :

"The museum exhibit featured examples of hieroglyphic writing, showing how ancient Egyptians used picture symbols to form their language. "

L'exposition du musée présentait des exemples d'écriture hiéroglyphique, montrant comment les anciens Égyptiens utilisaient des symboles picturaux pour former leur langue.

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noun

Hiéroglyphe

Any symbol used in this system; a hieroglyph

Examples :

"The Egyptologist carefully copied each hieroglyphic from the ancient tomb wall. "

L'égyptologue a soigneusement copié chaque hiéroglyphe du mur de l'ancienne tombe.

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noun

Écriture indéchiffrable, symbole secret

(by extension) undecipherable handwriting or secret symbol

Examples :

"The old, dusty ledger contained a hieroglyphic script that no one could understand. "

L'ancien registre poussiéreux contenait une écriture indéchiffrable que personne ne pouvait comprendre.

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adjective

Hiéroglyphique

Of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols

Examples :

"hieroglyphic obelisk"

obélisque hiéroglyphique

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adjective

Difficile à déchiffrer

Difficult to decipher

Examples :

"The doctor's handwriting was so hieroglyphic that the pharmacist struggled to read the prescription. "

L'écriture du médecin était si difficile à déchiffrer que le pharmacien a eu du mal à lire l'ordonnance.

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