Exposé (en. Exposed)

/ɛks.poze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A report or detailed presentation on a subject.
The presentation on biodiversity captivated the attention of all the students.
L'exposé sur la biodiversité a captivé l'attention de tous les étudiants.
A written document that presents information on a specific theme.
She wrote a paper on human rights.
Elle a rédigé un exposé sur les droits de l'homme.
A work of art presented to the public.
The artist's presentation took place in a renowned gallery.
L'exposé de l'artiste a eu lieu dans une galerie réputée.

Etymology

The term comes from the verb exposer, derived from the Latin 'exponere' which means 'to put out, to expose.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a presentation
Presenting a topic in front of an audience.
faire un exposé
oral presentation
Presentation of a topic in a verbal manner.
exposé oral
written presentation
Written document on a specific subject.
exposé écrit

Related Words

to expose
To display to the public.
exposer
exhibition
The action of showing or presenting something to the public.
exposition
exhibitor
One who exposes, particularly in an artistic or commercial context.
exposant

Slang Meanings

A well-done presentation, often humorous or original.
This presentation was really 'top-notch'!
Cet exposé était vraiment 'top niveau' !
A complicated or hard-to-understand presentation.
His presentation was so 'boring' that I nearly fell asleep.
Son exposé était tellement 'barbant' que j'ai failli m'endormir.