expose

• Nom désignant une révélation ou une mise au jour publique d'une tromperie, d'un imposteur ou d'une fraude.

A noun referring to the act or instance of revealing or uncovering a deception, impostor, or fraud.

1. Revelation of a secret or fraudB2formal

   The act of revealing a secret, especially one that reveals a fraud, impostor, or scandal.

   Révélation d'un secret ou d'une fraude

   • The newspaper published a shocking expose of the company's illegal practices.
   • Her documentary was a powerful expose of political corruption.
   • The journalist's expose led to a major investigation.

   Synonymesdisclosureexposurerevelationuncoveringunmasking

   Antonymesconcealmentcover-up

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de révéler, de découvrir ou de rendre quelque chose visible ou connu, souvent ce qui était caché ou secret ; également, exposer à un danger, une influence ou une condition.

A verb used to indicate the act of revealing, uncovering, or making something visible or known, often something previously hidden or secret.

1. Reveal or uncoverB2formal

   To make something visible or known that was previously hidden or secret.

   Exposer, révéler

   • The journalist exposed the corruption scandal.
   • The investigation exposed serious flaws in the system.
   • He threatened to expose the truth to the public.

   Synonymesdisclosedivulgeexhibitrevealuncoverunveil

   Antonymesconcealcoverhidemaskshieldveil

2. Subject to influenceB1formal

   To make someone experience or be affected by something, often something new or harmful.

   Exposer (à une influence)

   • Children should be exposed to different cultures.
   • The workers were exposed to dangerous chemicals.
   • Exposing plants to too much sunlight can damage them.

   Synonymesopensubject

   Antonymesprotectsheltershield

3. PhotographyB2formal

   To allow light to reach photographic film or a digital sensor in order to create an image.

   exposer (en photographie)

   • The photographer exposed the film for only a few seconds.
   • You need to expose the sensor correctly to get a clear picture.
   • He accidentally overexposed the photo, making it too bright.