Représenté (en. Represented)
ʁə.pʁe.zɑ̃.te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which manifests or appears in a certain context.
The issue was represented at the meeting.
Le problème a été représenté lors de la réunion.
Which is symbolized by an image or a symbol.
Freedom is represented by a dove.
La liberté est représentée par une colombe.
Something that is shown in a painting or a work of art.
The scene is represented with a lot of details.
La scène est représentée avec beaucoup de détails.
Etymology
The word comes from the verb 'représenter', from the Latin 'repraesentare', which means 'to present again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to represent a danger
To refer to something that poses a risk.
représenter un danger
to represent the law
To be the expression or embodiment of the law.
représenter la loi
to represent oneself
To have a mental image or vision of something.
se représenter
Related Words
representation
Action of showing, of presenting something.
représentation
representative
Which serves as a representation or an example.
représentatif
representative
A person who represents another or a group.
représentant
Slang Meanings
Represented in an exaggerated manner.
His story was represented in an epic way in the movie.
Son histoire a été représentée de façon épique dans le film.
To be the modern version of something.
He considers himself the modern representative of this idea.
Il se considère comme le représentant moderne de cette idée.