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    Expressif (en. Expressive)

    ɛkspʁɛsif

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That expresses emotions or feelings.
    His gaze was expressive, full of deep feelings.
    Son regard était expressif, plein de sentiments profonds.
    That uses gestures, facial expressions to communicate.
    He is very expressive when he tells stories.
    Il est très expressif quand il raconte des histoires.
    Refers to an artistic style that conveys emotions.
    This painting is very expressive and touches the heart.
    Cette peinture est très expressive et touche le cœur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'expressivus', which means 'that which expresses'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an expressive look
    To visibly show one's emotions.
    avoir un air expressif
    expressive style
    A style that highlights strong emotions.
    style expressif
    expressive gaze
    A gaze that communicates feelings without words.
    regard expressif

    Related Words

    to express
    To bring something out from within.
    exprimer
    expression
    The act of making feelings or thoughts appear.
    expression
    emotion
    An intense feeling that affects our behavior.
    émotion

    Slang Meanings

    To have charisma
    This speaker is really expressive; he captivates his audience.
    Ce conférencier est vraiment expressif, il captive son auditoire.
    To be theatrical
    He exaggerates his gestures; he is a bit too expressive sometimes.
    Il exagère ses gestes, il est un peu trop expressif parfois.