Exprima (en. Expressed)

/ɛk.spʁi.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To say or write something clearly.
He expressed his doubts about the project.
Il exprima ses doutes au sujet du projet.
To formulate an idea or opinion.
She expressed her disagreement on this issue.
Elle exprima son désaccord sur cette question.
To show a feeling through words.
They expressed their joy during the celebration.
Ils exprimaient leur joie lors de la célébration.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exprimere' which means 'to press out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express one's feelings
To make known what one feels.
exprimer ses sentiments
to express an opinion
To share one's thoughts or viewpoint on a subject.
exprimer une opinion
to express an idea
To highlight a suggestion or concept.
exprimer une idée

Related Words

expression
A means of communicating an idea or feeling.
expression
expressible
That can be expressed.
exprimable
expressing
That expresses something.
exprimant

Slang Meanings

To say things as they are.
Stop beating around the bush and express yourself frankly.
Arrête de tourner autour du pot et exprime-toi franchement.
To speak freely.
He does not hesitate to express his thoughts, even if it disturbs.
Il n'hésite pas à exprimer ses pensées, même si ça dérange.