l'
/ɛks.pʁɛ.sjɔ̃/
Translation
expression, phrase, look
Word origin
From Latin expressio ('a pressing out'), from exprimere ('to press out'). The idea is of squeezing a thought out into words or a look.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- expressio
- English cognates
- expression, express
Grammar
Examples
' .
Her expression changed all of a sudden.
Cette .
This phrase is hard to understand.
.
Facial expressions are sometimes clearer than words.
l' .
He is looking for the right turn of phrase for his speech.
', .
Freedom of speech, that is what matters.
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Grammar articles
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