Exprimait (en. Expressed)
ɛkspʁi.mɛ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The act of making a feeling, thought, or idea clear.
She expressed her joy with a radiant smile.
Elle exprimait sa joie avec un sourire éclatant.
To make known or reveal something.
He expressed his concerns during the meeting.
Il exprimait ses préoccupations lors de la réunion.
To communicate one's emotions.
They expressed their sadness through music.
Ils exprimaient leur tristesse à travers la musique.
Etymology
From the Latin 'exprimere', which means 'to press out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to express one's thoughts
To make known what one thinks.
exprimer ses pensées
to express disagreement
To let it be known that one disagrees.
exprimer un désaccord
to express emotions
To make one's feelings visible.
exprimer des émotions
Related Words
expression
The act of communicating through gestures or words.
expression
to explain
Making something understandable.
expliquer
declaration
The act of officially announcing something.
déclaration
Slang Meanings
To inform in an informal way.
He expressed his frustration on social media.
Il a exprimé son coup de gueule sur les réseaux sociaux.
To say things directly.
She did not mince her words; she expressed her fed-up feelings.
Elle n'a pas mâché ses mots, elle a exprimé son ras-le-bol.