S'exprimer (en. To express oneself)

/sɛkʁi.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To manifest one's ideas and emotions through words or gestures.
It is important to express oneself clearly during a discussion.
Il est important de s'exprimer clairement lors d'une discussion.
To make one's point of view or needs heard.
She has difficulty expressing herself in public.
Elle a du mal à s'exprimer en public.
To express one's opinions or values.
Every artist expresses themselves in their own way.
Chaque artiste s'exprime à sa manière.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'exprimere', meaning 'to bring out' or 'to express'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express oneself freely
To speak without constraint.
s'exprimer librement
to express oneself confidently
To communicate with confidence.
s'exprimer avec assurance
to express oneself through gestures
To use movements to communicate.
s'exprimer par les gestes

Related Words

expression
The action of communicating thoughts or feelings.
expression
communication
The process of sharing information.
communication

Slang Meanings

To speak plainly.
Go ahead, say what you think, speak plainly!
Vas-y, dis ce que tu penses, parle cash !
To share one's opinion.
Don't hesitate to share your opinion on the subject.
N'hésite pas à balancer ton avis sur le sujet.