Expressions (en. Expressions)

/ɛkspʁesjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of words or a phrase used to communicate an idea.

She used several idiomatic expressions in her speech.

Elle a utilisé plusieurs expressions idiomatiques dans son discours.

A way of expressing emotions or thoughts.

Her face displayed expressions of joy and surprise.

Son visage affichait des expressions de joie et de surprise.

A form of body or facial language that conveys an emotion.

The expressions on his face betrayed his anxiety.

Les expressions sur son visage trahissaient son inquiétude.

The word 'expression' comes from the Latin 'expressio', which means 'manifestation' or 'presentation'.

to make a funny face

to react with an ambiguous face or in a surprised manner.

faire une drôle d'expression

to have a smile on one's lips

to show a happy expression.

avoir le sourire aux lèvres

to change one's expression

to modify the appearance of one's emotions or thoughts.

changer d'expression

expressionism

An artistic movement where the expression of feelings takes precedence over reality.

expressionnisme

expressed

What has been said or formulated.

exprimé

body language

Use of the body to express feelings or ideas.

expression corporelle

A way of saying without using words.

He understood my expression, even without me speaking.

Il a compris mon expression, même sans que je parle.

Exaggeration to emphasize an idea.

This expression is a bit far-fetched, but it works.

Cette expression est un peu tirée par les cheveux mais ça marche.