English-French translations for read between the lines

• lire entre les lignes
  Tous ceux qui veulent savoir ce qu'implique réellement cette Convention doivent lire entre les lignes pour analyser les résultats. Anyone who wants to see what this Convention really entails must read between the lines in analysing the outcome.
  C'est ce que vous écrivez, Monsieur Piebalgs, dans votre document, et on peut également le lire entre les lignes dans le rapport de Mme Laperrouze. That is what you write in your document, Mr Piebalgs, and it can also be read between the lines in Mrs Laperrouze's report.
  Pour ceux qui essaient de lire entre les lignes, j'espère que le message est assez clair, parce que cela ne concerne pas seulement ce projet de budget particulier. For those trying to read between the lines, I hope that message is pretty clear, because this is not just about this particular SAB.

Definition of read between the lines

• To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly

Examples

• If you read between the lines a little, you will realize that he has deeper motives.

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