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    Représente (en. Represents)

    /ʁe.pʁe.zɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To show or make something known through an image, an explanation, an act.
    This painting represents a beautiful landscape.
    Cette peinture représente un paysage magnifique.
    To be the symbol or manifestation of something.
    This monument represents the history of the country.
    Ce monument représente l'histoire du pays.
    To act on behalf of someone or something.
    He represents the company at the conference.
    Il représente l'entreprise lors de la conférence.
    To expose or play a role in a work.
    The actors represent famous characters in this play.
    Les acteurs représentent des personnages célèbres dans cette pièce.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repraesentare', which means 'to present again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    represent the interests
    Acting on behalf of someone or a group.
    représenter les intérêts
    to represent oneself
    To see oneself again, often in a new context.
    se représenter
    to represent a danger
    To demonstrate that something poses a risk.
    représenter un danger

    Related Words

    representation
    The act of representing, the act of showing or exposing.
    représentation
    representative
    A person who acts on behalf of another.
    représentant
    graphic representation
    Visualization of an idea or concept through graphics.
    représentation graphique

    Slang Meanings

    To represent a group informally.
    He represents our crew in this competition.
    Il représente notre bande dans ce concours.
    To wink at something tactical.
    She represented the team with her masterstroke.
    Elle a représenté l'équipe avec son coup de maître.