exposure

• Nom désignant l'état d'être exposé à quelque chose, comme une condition, un environnement ou une expérience, ou l'action de révéler ou de découvrir quelque chose.

A noun referring to the state of being exposed to something, such as a condition, environment, or experience, or the act of revealing or uncovering something.

1. B2formal

   The state of being in contact with something, such as a substance, environment, or situation.

   Exposition (contact avec quelque chose)

   • Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
   • Workers must limit their exposure to harmful chemicals.
   • Exposure to new cultures broadens your perspective.

   Synonymesacquaintancecontactencounterexperiencefamiliarity

2. Public attentionB2formal

   The condition of being seen or known by many people, often through media.

   Exposition médiatique

   • The scandal received widespread exposure in the press.
   • The artist gained exposure through social media.
   • The documentary gave exposure to the environmental issue.

   Synonymesattentioncoveragefamelimelightnotorietypublicityrecognitionspotlight

   Antonymesanonymityconcealmentobscurityprivacysecrecy

3. PhotographyB2formaltechnical

   The amount of light allowed to reach a photographic film or sensor.

   exposition (photographie)

   • Adjust the exposure to make the photo brighter.
   • Long exposure shots capture light trails beautifully.
   • The photographer set the exposure time to 1/100 of a second.

4. Revelation of truthC1formal

   The act of revealing something hidden, especially a secret or wrongdoing.

   Révélation de la vérité

   • The exposure of the corruption scandal shocked the nation.
   • The journalist's report led to the exposure of illegal activities.
   • The exposure of the fraud resulted in several arrests.

   Synonymesbetrayaldisclosuredivulgencerevelationuncoveringunmaskingunveiling

   Antonymesconcealmentcover-upsuppression