Présenter (en. To present)

[pʁe.zɑ̃.te]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To show or display something to someone.
She will present her project at the meeting.
Elle va présenter son projet à la réunion.
To give an introduction or explanation about a subject.
He presented the results of the study to the committee.
Il a présenté les résultats de l'étude au comité.
To introduce a person in public.
The director introduced the new employee to the teams.
Le directeur a présenté le nouvel employé aux équipes.

Etymology

From Latin 'praesentare', which means 'to show' or 'to introduce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to offer apologies
To apologize to someone.
présenter des excuses
to present a film
To show a film to the public.
présenter un film
to introduce a candidate
To introduce a candidate for a position or role.
présenter un candidat

Related Words

presentation
The action of presenting something.
présentation
presenter
A person who presents something, especially in the media.
présentateur

Slang Meanings

To drop a piece of information
He dropped the info at the meeting without warning.
Il a balancé l'info à la réunion sans préavertir.
To drop an idea
She dropped her idea during the session.
Elle a droppé son idée pendant la séance.