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    L'expression (en. The expression)

    lɛks.pʁɛ.sjɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of words forming a group that has meaning.
    The expression 'to have a heart on one's sleeve' means to be generous.
    L'expression 'avoir le cœur sur la main' signifie être généreux.
    A way of speaking or expressing oneself.
    Her expression is often tinged with melancholy.
    Son expression est souvent empreinte de mélancolie.
    The act of making one's emotions or ideas known.
    The expression of one's feelings is important for communication.
    L'expression de ses sentiments est importante pour la communication.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'expressio', meaning the act of expressing or manifesting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put into expression
    To formulate or express something clearly.
    mettre en expression
    artistic expressions
    Various ways of expressing creativity through art.
    expression artistiques
    expression of faces
    Manifestation of emotions through facial features.
    expression des visages

    Related Words

    to express
    To make known one's thoughts or feelings.
    exprimer
    communication
    Exchange of information between individuals.
    communication
    meaning
    Meaning or value of a word or expression.
    signification

    Slang Meanings

    At every turn
    He always uses that expression at every turn.
    Il utilise toujours cette expression à tout bout de champ.
    To express one's fed-up-ness
    She finally expressed her fed-up-ness with the situation.
    Elle a enfin exprimé son ras-le-bol contre la situation.