expression

• Nom désignant un mot, une locution ou une manière de transmettre une pensée, un sentiment ou une idée, ainsi que l'acte d'exprimer quelque chose par des mots, des actions ou de l'art.

A noun referring to a word, phrase, or way of conveying a thought, feeling, or idea, or the act of showing something through words, actions, or art.

1. Facial lookA2formal

   The look on someone's face that shows their feelings or thoughts.

   Expression du visage

   • She had a worried expression on her face.
   • His expression changed when he heard the news.
   • The teacher's expression was stern but fair.

   Synonymesappearancecountenancefacelookmienvisage

2. Phrase or sayingA2formal

   A word or group of words used in a particular situation or having a particular meaning.

   Expression (locution ou phrase)

   • 'Break a leg' is a common expression used to wish someone good luck.
   • She used an old-fashioned expression that confused the children.
   • Learning common expressions helps with fluency.

   Synonymesidiomlocutionphrasesayingtermturn of phraseutterancewording

3. Showing feelings or ideasB1formal

   The act of expressing a feeling, thought, or idea through words, art, or actions.

   Expression (manifestation d'une pensée ou d'un sentiment)

   • Art is a powerful form of self-expression.
   • His speech was an expression of gratitude to the team.
   • Freedom of expression is a fundamental right.

   Synonymesarticulationcommunicationconveyancedeclarationdemonstrationindicationmanifestationportrayalrenderingrepresentationstatementutteranceverbalizationvoicing

   Antonymesconcealmentrestraintsuppression

4. Mathematical symbolB2formalscientific

   A combination of numbers, symbols, and operators representing a value.

   Expression mathématique

   • Simplify the algebraic expression before solving it.
   • The expression 2x + 3y is a linear equation.
   • He wrote a complex mathematical expression on the board.

   Synonymesequationformula