Marquait (en. Marked)
/maʁkɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To imprint a mark on something.
The artist marked each canvas with his symbol.
L'artiste marquait chaque toile avec son symbole.
To signal or highlight something.
This event marked the beginning of a new era.
Cet événement marquait le début d'une nouvelle ère.
To demonstrate or show something.
His expression marked his concern.
Son expression marquait son inquiétude.
Etymology
From the verb 'mark', originating from the Latin 'marcāre', meaning 'to leave a mark'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make an impression
To make an event memorable.
marquer le coup
to score points
To gain advantages in a situation.
marquer des points
not to take a pause
To pursue without interruption.
ne pas marquer un temps d'arrêt
Related Words
mark
Trace or sign left by something.
marque
marking
Action of marking or signaling.
marquage
marked
Who has received or bears a mark.
marqué
Slang Meanings
To stand out
He knows how to stand out in social settings.
Il sait comment marquer en société.
To show style
She always marked with originality.
Elle marquait toujours avec originalité.