Figurent (en. Figure)

/fi.ɡy.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be mentioned or to appear in a context.
The results are on the official site.
Les résultats figurent sur le site officiel.
To be represented or included in a list.
Their name is among the winners.
Son nom figurent parmi les lauréats.
To manifest in a certain form or appearance.
Images are included in the report.
Des images figurent dans le rapport.

Etymology

From the verb figurer, derived from the Latin 'figurare', which means 'to form' or 'to represent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

are included in the program
They are included in the program.
figurent au programme
are recorded in the annals
They are recorded in the archives.
figurent dans les annales
are listed
They are listed.
figurent sur la liste

Related Words

to figure
To have a form or meaning, to be represented.
figurer
figure
A representation or a symbol.
figure
figurative
That represents something concrete.
figuratif

Slang Meanings

To be in the know
Everyone is in the latest gossip.
Tout le monde figurent dans les derniers ragots.
To be on the bill
These artists are featured at this festival.
Ces artistes figurent à l'affiche de ce festival.