Étalage (en. Display)
/etalɑʒ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A set of products displayed for viewing in a store.
The bakery's display was very appetizing.
L'étalage de la boulangerie était très appétissant.
Showcasing products in order to sell them.
The market display is very colorful.
L'étalage du marché est très coloré.
Display, presentation of ideas or objects to the public.
His art display was impressive.
Son étalage d'art était impressionnant.
Etymology
From the verb 'to display', meaning to spread out or expose.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Display of evidence
Presentation of evidence to support a claim.
étalage de preuves
To show off something
To exhibit or show something with pride.
faire étalage de quelque chose
Display of wealth
Overt demonstration of wealth.
étalage de richesse
Related Words
To spread out
To arrange something flat or in an accessible manner.
étaler
To expose
To put something in view of others.
exposer
Showcase
Glass case where goods are displayed.
vitrine
Slang Meanings
To show off ostentatiously.
He's showing off with his new clothes.
Il fait de l'étalage avec ses nouveaux vêtements.
To brag about one's achievements.
Stop showing off about your vacation, it's getting heavy.
Arrête de faire de l'étalage sur tes vacances, ça devient lourd.