Exposée (en. Exposed)
/ɛkspoze/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is presented or brought to light.
The painting is exposed in the museum.
La peinture est exposée dans le musée.
Refers to a person who is vulnerable to criticism or judgment.
She feels exposed to rumors.
Elle se sent exposée aux rumeurs.
Relates to a situation where a person is revealed or brought into the open.
After the incident, he felt exposed to the gaze of others.
Après l'incident, il s'est senti exposé aux regards des autres.
Etymology
From the verb "exposer," from the Latin 'exponere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exposed to criticism
To be confronted with the evaluation of others.
exposée à la critique
exposed to danger
To find oneself in a risky situation.
exposée au danger
exposed to the sun
To be in a place where the sun shines directly.
exposée au soleil
Related Words
expose
To highlight or make known.
exposer
unveil
To make visible what was hidden.
dévoiler
reveal
To make known something secret.
révéler
Slang Meanings
To be in full view
He is so exposed in this situation.
Il est tellement exposé dans cette situation.
To stand out
She has always loved being exposed at social events.
Elle a toujours aimé être exposée dans les événements sociaux.