Marqué (en. Brand)
/maʁ.ke/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a product that is identifiable by a name or distinguishing sign.
This phone is marked by the famous brand Apple.
Ce téléphone est marqué par la célèbre marque Apple.
Refers to a person who has undergone an emotional or psychological impact.
After this event, he was marked forever.
Après cet événement, il était marqué à jamais.
Indicates a difference or notable characteristic.
This work is marked by surprising originality.
Cette œuvre est marquée par une originalité surprenante.
Etymology
From the Latin 'marcatus', past participle of 'marcare', meaning 'to mark'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make an impression
To react to an important situation.
marquer le coup
a man marked by life
A man who has lived a lot and experienced difficulties.
un homme marqué par la vie
to score a goal
To succeed in scoring a point in a game.
marquer un but
Related Words
brand
A sign or symbol that identifies a company or a product.
marque
to mark
The action of signaling or distinguishing something.
marquer
marking
The action of marking or making a mark.
marquement
Slang Meanings
To be in a difficult situation.
After the breakup, he is a bit marked.
Après la rupture, il est un peu marqué.
To be recognizable or memorable.
This film is really memorable, I will never forget it.
Ce film est vraiment marqué, je ne l'oublierai jamais.