This is the 9530th most frequent French word.
décèle
"Décèle" means "reveals" or "detects."
In this sentence, 'décèle' is used to indicate the act of detecting or discovering something hidden or not immediately noticeable.
L'inspecteur décèle une piste intéressante.
The inspector detects an interesting clue.
In this context, 'décèle' is used to express the act of uncovering or realizing a profound attribute or capability in someone.
Elle décèle chez lui un talent caché.
She discovers a hidden talent in him.
Here, 'décèle' refers to the ability of a device to identify subtle or early indications of a condition.