L'exposition (en. The exhibition)

lɛkspozisjɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The action of presenting or displaying works of art or information.

The contemporary art exhibition attracts many visitors.

L'exposition d'art contemporain attire beaucoup de visiteurs.

A public event where works of art or objects are shown to the public.

We attended the annual painting exhibition at the museum.

Nous avons assisté à l'exposition annuelle de peinture au musée.

The act of making something known, such as an idea or a theory.

The presentation of his project was well received by the jury.

L'exposition de son projet a été bien reçue par le jury.

Derived from the Latin 'exponere' which means 'to put outside'.

the world exposition

An international event that showcases the achievements of nations.

l'exposition universelle

temporary exhibition

Exhibition that lasts only a certain amount of time.

exposition temporaire

to present or explain something

To present or explain a subject or idea.

faire l'exposition de quelque chose

to expose

To put something in view or to the knowledge of the public.

exposer

exhibitor

A person who presents works or ideas.

exposant

exhibitionism

Tendency to show oneself provocatively, often in artistic matters.

exhibitionnisme

To show off

He loves to show off at exhibitions.

Il adore faire le show lors des expositions.

To show oneself

She just wants to show herself at this exhibition.

Elle veut juste se montrer à cette exposition.