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    Exprimer (en. Express)

    /ɛkspʁime/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Articulate thoughts or feelings.
    It is important to express one's emotions.
    Il est important d'exprimer ses émotions.
    Declare or announce something clearly.
    She expressed her desires clearly.
    Elle a exprimé ses désirs clairement.
    Shape a concept or idea.
    The author expresses a new perspective in his book.
    L'auteur exprime une nouvelle perspective dans son livre.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    express an opinion
    Make known one's point of view.
    exprimer une opinion
    express feelings
    Indicate what one feels.
    exprimer des sentiments
    express a desire
    Make known what one wishes.
    exprimer un désir
    express an idea
    Present a concept or thought.
    exprimer une idée

    Related Words

    expression
    Action of making a thought or feeling known.
    expression
    expressed
    Past participle of the verb express.
    exprimé
    expressible
    That can be expressed.
    exprimable

    Slang Meanings

    Seeking to make oneself understood in informal language.
    At the café, he started to express what he thought in his own way.
    Au café, il a commencé à exprimer ce qu'il pensait à sa façon.
    Saying something directly and straightforwardly.
    In his speech, he really expressed what was bothering him.
    Dans son discours, il a vraiment exprimé ce qui le dérangeait.