Exprimaient (en. Expressed)
/ɛk.spi.ʁɛ.mɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The action of communicating a thought, feeling, or opinion.
They expressed their concerns during the meeting.
Ils exprimaient leurs préoccupations lors de la réunion.
To manifest or show something through words or gestures.
She expressed her joy with a broad smile.
Elle exprimaient sa joie par un large sourire.
To concretize an idea in a speech or writing.
The artists expressed their vision through their works.
Les artistes exprimaient leur vision à travers leurs œuvres.
Etymology
From the verb exprimer, derived from the Latin 'exprimere', meaning to bring out, to highlight.
Common Phrases and Expressions
express one's opinion
Sharing thoughts or ideas on a subject.
exprimer son opinion
express feelings
Sharing one's emotions with others.
exprimer des sentiments
express an idea
Communicating a concept or an opinion.
exprimer une idée
Related Words
expression
The action of making known one's ideas or feelings.
expression
expressible
That which can be expressed.
exprimable
expressing
One who expresses something.
exprimant
Slang Meanings
Say what one thinks
He doesn't mince his words; he expresses what he feels.
Il ne mâche pas ses mots, il exprime ce qu'il ressent.
Throw out an idea
She threw out her idea bluntly, clearly expressing her viewpoint.
Elle a balancé son idée sans détour, exprimant clairement son point de vue.