verbe “tell”
infinitif tell; il tells; prét. told; part. passé told; gér. telling
- raconter
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Every night, my grandmother would tell us tales of her childhood adventures.
- dire
She told me she would be late because of traffic.
- distinguer (ou reconnaître, en contexte de perception)
I can tell by your smile that you're very happy today.
- révéler
He wouldn't tell me his secret, but I'm sure it will come out eventually.
- témoigner (ou indiquer, en contexte de preuve)
The strain of carrying the heavy load was beginning to tell on his back.
- dénoncer
If you don't stop teasing your sister, I'll tell Mom!