Deverbalisation is a key concept of the interpretive theory which keeps raising questions, misunderstanding and comments. This article aims at shedding new light on the process at work in written texts, starting from a different angle, i.e. translated texts in which it mighta posterioribe inferred. Assumptions which need be born in mind are recollected, setting a framework or background accounting at least partly for deverbalisation. Examples are given which make it possible for new questions to arise or new points of view to be taken into account. Links with other notions of the interpretive theory such as meaning, successful translation, transcoding and methodological issues are also reviewed.