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    Expression (en. Expression)

    /ɛkspʁesjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    External manifestation of a thought or feeling.
    His face was an expression of joy.
    Son visage était une expression de joie.
    Formula, phrasing used to express something.
    This expression is common in spoken language.
    Cette expression est courante dans le langage parlé.
    Verbal or gestural articulation of a state of mind.
    The expression of her emotions was palpable.
    L’expression de ses émotions était palpable.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'expressio', which means 'pressure, manifestation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    facial expression
    The way facial features convey an emotion.
    expression faciale
    idiomatic expression
    Expression specific to a language, whose meaning cannot be deduced from that of the words.
    expression idiomatique
    vivid expression
    Direct and straightforward expression.
    expression à vif

    Related Words

    express
    To make known or manifest something.
    exprimer
    pressure
    Force applied to an object.
    pression
    declaration
    The act of declaring or announcing something.
    déclaration

    Slang Meanings

    Familiar use of an expression.
    He used an expression that is not really appropriate.
    Il a utilisé une expression qui n'est pas vraiment appropriée.
    Expression popularized in urban culture.
    This expression has become a meme on the Internet.
    Cette expression est devenue un mème sur Internet.