Exprimé (en. Expressed)
/ɛkspʁime/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To make known what one thinks or feels.
He expressed his opinion on the subject.
Il a exprimé son opinion sur le sujet.
To convey a feeling through words or actions.
She expressed her gratitude with a smile.
Elle a exprimé sa gratitude avec un sourire.
To shape or make explicit an idea.
This artist expresses his emotions through his paintings.
Cet artiste exprime ses émotions à travers ses peintures.
Etymology
From the verb express, derived from the Latin 'exprimere' which means 'to press out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to express an idea
To make known or formulate a thought.
exprimer une idée
to express one's disagreement
To let it be known that one does not agree with something.
exprimer son désaccord
to express one's feelings
To make known one's emotions or feelings.
exprimer ses sentiments
Related Words
expression
The act of expressing, especially emotions or ideas.
expression
expressing
Gerund of the verb express, designating the act of expressing.
exprimant
expressed
Past participle of the verb express, which designates something that has been expressed.
exprimé
Slang Meanings
To express something very directly.
He threw out his ideas without filters; he really expressed himself.
Il a balancé ses idées sans filtres, il a vraiment exprimé.
To manifest great joy or a significant event.
She expressed joy when she received the news.
Elle a exprimé de la joie quand elle a reçu la nouvelle.