read
US /riːd/
UK /riːd/

1.
lire
look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed
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She loves to read books in her free time.
Elle adore lire des livres pendant son temps libre.
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Can you read this letter for me?
Peux-tu lire cette lettre pour moi ?
2.
interpréter, comprendre
interpret or understand (an emotion, intention, or sign)
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It was hard to read his expression.
C'était difficile de lire son expression.
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She could always read people's intentions.
Elle pouvait toujours lire les intentions des gens.