riddle (ridel)

noun
/ˈrɪdəl/
énigme (enigme)

Signification

A question or statement designed to test ingenuity or puzzle the mind.
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Traduction de la signification
Une question ou une déclaration conçue pour tester l'ingéniosité ou troubler l'esprit.
Une question ou une declaration concue pour tester l'ingeniosite ou troubler l'esprit.

Phrases d'exemple

The children enjoyed solving the riddle.

Les enfants aimaient résoudre l'énigme.
Les enfants aimaient resoudre l'enigme.

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

L'énigme ancienne a déconcerté tous les érudits pendant des années.
L'énigme ancienne a déconcerté tous les érudits pendant des années.

Expressions d'exemple

riddle with
remplir de
remplir de

Synonymes

puzzle, enigma, conundrum, mystery, brain teaser
Entrée 1
puzzle, enigma, conundrum, mystery
Entrée 2
puzzle, enigma, mystery, brain teaser

Antonymes

answer, solution, explanation
Entrée 1
answer, solution, explanation
Entrée 2
solution, answer, explanation

Collocations

solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle with bullets, riddle me this
Entrée 1
solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle with bullets
Entrée 2
solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle me this

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