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    Marquer (en. Mark)

    /maʁke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Place a sign or symbol on something.
    He marked the paper with a pen.
    Il a marqué la feuille avec un stylo.
    Distinguish by a characteristic.
    This victory marks a turning point in his career.
    Cette victoire marque un tournant dans sa carrière.
    Record a score in a game.
    He scored a point in the last minute of the match.
    Il a marqué un point lors de la dernière minute du match.
    Impose a lasting impression.
    His speech left a lasting impression.
    Son discours a marqué les esprits.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'marquer', from Latin 'marca', meaning 'mark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make a mark
    React to a situation in a significant way.
    marquer le coup
    score a goal
    Register a point in a sports match.
    marquer un but
    leave a lasting impression
    Leave a strong and lasting impression.
    marquer les esprits
    mark a moment
    Fix a moment or an era.
    marquer un temps
    take a pause
    Stop temporarily in a speech.
    marquer une pause

    Related Words

    brand
    Sign, symbol, or name that distinguishes a product or business.
    marque
    marking
    Action of marking something.
    marquement
    marking
    Technique of ornamentation by marks or patterns.
    marquerie

    Slang Meanings

    To make a strong impression on someone.
    His noticed entrance really made an impression.
    Son entrée remarquée a vraiment marqué les esprits.
    To achieve a higher score in a competitive context.
    He made his mark this weekend by reaching the summit.
    Il a marqué ce week-end en atteignant le sommet.
    To leave a definitive trace in a situation.
    This experience really left a mark on him.
    Cette expérience l'a vraiment marqué.