Montrèrent (en. Showed)
[mɔ̃tʁɑ̃]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To indicate or present something to someone.
They showed their drawings to the class.
Ils montrèrent leurs dessins à la classe.
To make something appear, to highlight.
They showed the evidence in court.
Ils montrèrent les preuves au tribunal.
To make a demonstration.
They showed how to use the device.
Ils montrèrent comment utiliser l'appareil.
Etymology
The verb 'to show' comes from the Latin 'monstrare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
show one's white paw
Demonstrate one's good faith.
montrer patte blanche
point out
Pointing at someone or something.
montrer du doigt
show a face
Making a demonstration, often artistic.
montrer une figure
Related Words
watch
Instrument indicating the time.
montre
demonstration
The action of showing, explaining something.
démonstration
exhibition
The action of exposing to the public.
exhibition
Slang Meanings
Show one's strength.
At the competition, he really showed his strength.
À la compétition, il a vraiment montré sa force.
Put on a show.
He put on a show during the party.
Il a montré le show durant la fête.