Montré (en. Watch)
/mɔ̃tʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To make something visible to someone.
He showed me his drawings.
Il m'a montré ses dessins.
To indicate or signal something.
She showed the direction to follow.
Elle a montré la direction à suivre.
To highlight or showcase.
He demonstrated his skills during the interview.
Il a montré ses compétences lors de l'entretien.
To exhibit or show off.
He likes to show off his car.
Il aime montrer sa voiture.
Etymology
From the old verb 'montrer', derived from the Latin 'monstrare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shown that things are well
Indicate that the conditions are favorable.
montré que les choses sont bien
to show oneself in the best light
Reveal one's best appearance or qualities.
se montrer sous son meilleur jour
to show one's white paw
To show oneself honest or sincere.
montrer patte blanche
Related Words
showing
Action of showing.
montrage
showable
That can be shown.
montrable
showman
Person who shows.
montreur
Slang Meanings
To act smart
He shows off to impress others.
Il se montre pour impressionner les autres.
To show off
She shows her success on social media.
Elle montre sa réussite sur les réseaux sociaux.