General Reveal:
* Révéler: This is the most common and general translation. It means to make something known or visible.
* Example: "Le livre révèle les secrets du passé." (The book reveals the secrets of the past.)
Reveal as a verb:
* Dévoiler: This word emphasizes the act of uncovering or unveiling something hidden.
* Example: "Le sculpteur a dévoilé sa nouvelle œuvre." (The sculptor unveiled his new work.)
Reveal as a noun:
* Révélation: This refers to the act of revealing or the thing that is revealed.
* Example: "La révélation de son secret a choqué tout le monde." (The revelation of his secret shocked everyone.)
Other options:
* Divulguer: This word implies the disclosure of something that is supposed to be kept secret.
* Montrer: This word means "to show" and can be used in some contexts where "reveal" is appropriate.
The best French word to use will depend on the specific context and nuance you want to convey.