Exprime (en. Expresses)

/ɛk.spʁim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make a statement, to make a thought or feeling known.
He expresses his gratitude towards his friends.
Il exprime sa gratitude envers ses amis.
To formulate an idea or opinion with words.
She expressed her disagreement during the meeting.
Elle a exprimé son désaccord lors de la réunion.
To reveal through signs or symbols.
The artist expresses his emotions through his paintings.
L'artiste exprime ses émotions à travers ses tableaux.

Etymology

The verb 'exprime' comes from the Latin 'exprimere', which means 'to press out of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express one's feelings
To make known one's emotions or personal thoughts.
exprimer ses sentiments
to express an opinion
To let one’s thoughts be known on a subject.
exprimer une opinion
to express reservations
To share doubts or concerns.
exprimer des réserves

Related Words

expression
Action of making something manifest, often through words.
expression
expresser
Person who expresses ideas or emotions.
exprimeur
repression
Action of countering or restricting the expression of opinions.
répression

Slang Meanings

To say what one thinks without a filter.
She expressed what she felt frankly.
Elle a exprimé ce qu'elle ressentait franchement.
To make intimate thoughts public.
He often expresses his thoughts on social media.
Il exprime souvent ses pensées sur les réseaux sociaux.