Présentait (en. Presented)

/pʁe.zɑ̃.tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To show or make something known to someone.
He was presenting his ideas during a meeting.
Il présentait ses idées lors d'une réunion.
To display a work or a product to the public.
She was presenting her painting in a gallery.
Elle présentait sa peinture dans une galerie.
To make something accessible to others.
He was presenting the results of his study to his colleagues.
Il présentait les résultats de son étude à ses collègues.

Etymology

From Old French 'presenter', coming from Latin 'praesentare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to apologize
To apologize to someone.
présenter ses excuses
to show up for an interview
To go to a job interview.
se présenter à un entretien
to present a project
To expose a project to a group or a client.
présenter un projet

Related Words

present
Who is there, who exists at the moment.
présent
presentation
Action of presenting or manner of presenting.
présentation
presenter
Person who presents something, often on television.
présentateur

Slang Meanings

To show something with pride.
He showed off his new car too much.
Il a trop présenté sa nouvelle voiture.
To put on a show or a performance.
Tonight, he is going to showcase his singing talent.
Ce soir, il va présenter son talent de chanteur.