exposed

• Décrit un état où quelque chose n'est pas couvert, protégé ou est rendu visible, impliquant souvent une vulnérabilité ou un manque d'abri.

Describes a state of being uncovered, unprotected, or made visible, often implying vulnerability or lack of shelter.

1. Not protected or coveredB1formal

   Left without protection from the elements or danger.

   exposé (sans protection)

   • The hikers were exposed to the harsh weather conditions.
   • The wires were left exposed, posing a safety hazard.
   • His skin was exposed to the sun for too long.

   Synonymesbaredefenselessopenuncoveredunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

   Antonymescoveredguardedprotectedsecureshelteredshielded

2. Revealed or made knownB2formal

   Made visible or known, often something previously hidden or secret.

   révélé, dévoilé

   • The scandal was exposed by the journalist.
   • The truth about the company's finances was finally exposed.
   • The undercover agent was exposed and had to leave the country.

   Synonymesdiscloseduncoveredunearnedunveiled

   Antonymesconcealedcoveredhiddenmaskedveiled

3. Vulnerable or at riskB2formal

   In a position where one is susceptible to harm, criticism, or danger.

   exposé / vulnérable

   • The children were exposed to violence in their neighborhood.
   • The company is exposed to significant financial risk.
   • Without proper training, the soldiers were exposed to enemy fire.

   Synonymesdefenselessendangeredsusceptibleunprotectedunsafevulnerable

   Antonymesguardedprotectedsafesecureshelteredshielded

• 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.