Présenta (en. Presented)

/pʁe.zɑ̃.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Making something known to an audience.
She presented her project at the meeting.
Elle a pré­sen­ta son projet à la réunion.
Introducing a person or an element at an event.
He introduced his friend at dinner.
Il a pré­sen­ta son ami lors du dîner.
Presenting a prize or an award to someone.
The director presented the prize to the winner.
Le directeur a pré­sen­ta le prix au gagnant.

Etymology

From the Latin 'praesentare', meaning 'to present' or 'to show'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

introduce yourself
Inviting someone to introduce themselves.
presentez-vous
give a presentation
Presenting a topic in front of an audience.
faire présentation
introduce someone
Introducing one person to another.
présentez quelqu'un

Related Words

presentation
The action of presenting something.
présentation
presenter
A person who presents an event or a program.
présentateur
presentable
Something that can be presented, suitable.
présentable

Slang Meanings

To put on a show
He really put on a show when presenting his product.
Il a fait un vrai show en présentant son produit.
To create buzz
She managed to create buzz with her presentation.
Elle a réussi à faire du buzz avec sa présentation.