🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

exposer

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛkspoze

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Expose/ɪkˈspoʊz/
verbnounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1450 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'artiste a décidé d'exposer son dernier travail à la galerie."

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make something visible by uncovering it.

    "The artist decided to expose her latest work at the gallery."
  2. 2

    To reveal or disclose something, often something hidden or secret.

    "The investigation aimed to expose the corruption within the organization."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'exponere', combining 'ex-' (out) and 'ponere' (to place), entering Middle English via Old French 'exposer' in the 14th century. Historically shifting from physically placing something out to view, it evolved to metaphorically revealing secrets, scandals, or hidden truths.

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