Marquée (en. Marked)

/maʁ.ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which presents distinctive characteristics.
This house has an architecture marked by modern style.
Cette maison a une architecture marquée par le style moderne.
Which manifests in an obvious manner.
There is a marked trend towards sustainable development.
Il y a une tendance marquée vers le développement durable.
Which is clearly visible or perceptible.
A marked increase in temperatures is observed this year.
On observe une augmentation marquée des températures cette année.

Etymology

From the verb 'mark', meaning to make a mark or distinguish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a marked evolution
a clear and identifiable evolution.
une évolution marquée
with a marked character
with distinctive traits.
au caractère marqué
in a marked manner
in an obvious or significant way.
de manière marquée

Related Words

to mark
To make a mark or a distinction.
marquer
mark
A sign or symbol indicating a product or company.
marque
marker
An instrument used to mark or underline.
marqueur

Slang Meanings

Something very obvious in behavior.
Her mood was really marked today; everyone noticed it.
Son humeur était vraiment marquée aujourd'hui, tout le monde l'a remarqué.
A distinct style or choice in fashion.
She always has that marked look; we recognize her right away.
Elle a toujours ce look marqué, on la reconnaît tout de suite.