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    Figurait (en. Figured)

    /fi.ɡi.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To represent, depict something.
    The work depicted enchanting landscapes.
    L'œuvre figurait des paysages enchanteurs.
    To be present, to appear.
    In the report, the issue was at the top of the list.
    Dans le rapport, le problème figurait en tête de liste.
    To be registered, to be part of a set.
    She was among the top students in the class.
    Elle figurait parmi les meilleures élèves de la classe.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'figurer', derived from Latin 'figurare', meaning 'to shape, to represent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    appear on the menu
    To be included in a list.
    figurer au menu
    appear on the list
    To be mentioned in a document or communication.
    figurer sur la liste
    be recognized as an expert
    To be acknowledged or regarded as an expert in a field.
    figurer comme un expert

    Related Words

    figuratively
    In a metaphorical or symbolic manner.
    figurativement
    figurative
    That represents something in an identifiable form.
    figuratif
    figurine
    A miniature representation of a being or object.
    figurine

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a good position in a rank or list.
    He was at the top of the ranking this year.
    Il figurait en haut du classement cette année.
    To appear at a place or event.
    Everyone said he was at the party last night.
    Tout le monde a dit qu'il figurait à la fête hier soir.