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    Montrait (en. Showed)

    /mɔ̃.tʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To show, exhibit something to someone.
    He was showing his photos to his friends.
    Il montrait ses photos à ses amis.
    To signal or indicate something.
    She was showing the way to follow.
    Elle montrait le chemin à suivre.
    To demonstrate something, such as a feeling or an attitude.
    He showed a lot of gratitude.
    Il montrait beaucoup de gratitude.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb montrer, derived from the Latin 'monstrare', meaning 'to indicate, to show'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show one's true colors
    Presenting oneself in a trustworthy manner.
    montrer patte blanche
    to point out
    Indicating someone or something.
    montrer du doigt
    to show one's true face
    Revealing one's true intentions or feelings.
    montrer son vrai visage

    Related Words

    to show
    Action of making something visible.
    montrer
    to show off
    Verb used to designate actions similar to show.
    montraitre
    to demonstrate
    To explain or prove something through examples.
    démonstrer

    Slang Meanings

    To attract attention to oneself.
    He does everything to show that he is the best.
    Il fait tout pour montrer qu'il est le meilleur.
    To celebrate something publicly.
    They were seen at every town festival.
    Ils se montraient à chaque fête de la ville.