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    Représenter (en. Represent)

    /ʁe.pʁe.zɑ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To show or illustrate something through an image, a symbol, or a description.
    This painting represents the landscape of the valley.
    Cette peinture représente le paysage de la vallée.
    To act on behalf of someone or a group.
    He represents his company at the conference.
    Il représente son entreprise lors de la conférence.
    To be the symbol or embodiment of something.
    This dance represents the joy of living.
    Cette danse représente la joie de vivre.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'repraesentare', which means 'to make appear again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to represent a danger
    To face a potential risk.
    représenter un danger
    to represent an advantage
    Resulting in a benefit or gain.
    représenter un avantage
    to represent the law
    To act as an executor of laws.
    représenter la loi

    Related Words

    representation
    Act of showing or illustrating something.
    représentation
    presentation
    Action of presenting to an audience.
    présentation
    deputy
    Elected representative for a constituency.
    député

    Slang Meanings

    Representing ideas
    This artist represents revolutionary ideas.
    Cet artiste représente des idées révolutionnaires.
    Representing a person
    He was chosen to represent his class.
    Il a été choisi pour représenter sa classe.