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exposed

UK
/ɪkˈspəʊzd/
US
/ɪkˈspoʊzd/

Translations

exposedpast participle
UK
/ɪkˈspəʊzd/
US
/ɪkˈspoʊzd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective formed from the verb “expose”.
exposéParticipe passé employé comme adjectif : laissé sans protection ou mis à découvert.
After the storm, the exposed soil quickly eroded.
Après la tempête, le sol exposé s’est rapidement érodé.
Synonyms
uncovered
revealed
disclosed
bare
open
unprotected
unshielded
vulnerable
defenseless
susceptible
bare-faced
unmasked
laid bare
visible
accessible
exposedadjective
more exposed
Comp.
most exposed
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈspəʊzd/
US
/ɪkˈspoʊzd/
The exposed wires posed a safety hazard in the old building.
Les fils exposés constituaient un danger dans l’ancien bâtiment.
exposéSens figuré : vulnérable à un danger, à une attaque ou à une influence.
The soldiers were exposed on the battlefield without adequate cover.
Les soldats étaient exposés sur le champ de bataille sans abri suffisant.
dévoiléQuand quelque chose de caché est révélé.
The exposed secrets caused a scandal in the small town.
Les secrets dévoilés ont provoqué un scandale dans la petite ville.
Synonyms
uncovered
revealed
open
vulnerable
bare
naked
disclosed
unprotected
Antonyms
protected
sheltered
exposeverb

exposed

Past Simple

exposed
Past Simple
exposed
Past Participle
exposing
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈspəʊz/
US
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
The archaeologists exposed the ancient ruins after months of careful excavation.
Les archéologues ont découvert les ruines anciennes après des mois de fouilles minutieuses.
The journalist exposed the corruption within the government.
Le journaliste a révélé la corruption au sein du gouvernement.
exposer à
The children were exposed to a variety of cultures during their travels.
Les enfants ont été exposés à une grande variété de cultures pendant leurs voyages.
exposerAu sens de mettre en danger ou sans protection.
The storm exposed the weaknesses in the building's structure.
La tempête a exposé les faiblesses de la structure du bâtiment.
exposerEn photographie, au sens de laisser parvenir la lumière sur un support photosensible.
If you expose the film for too long, the photograph will appear washed out.
Si vous exposez la pellicule trop longtemps, la photo paraîtra délavée.
Additional translations
dénoncerQuand il s’agit de mettre au jour une faute, une fraude ou un abus.
s'exhiberDans le sens d’un geste indécent en public.
Synonyms
reveal
uncover
disclose
display
exhibit
manifest
show
make known
bring to light
Antonyms
conceal
hide

Definitions

exposedpast participle
Laid open or left unprotected through removal of a covering or shelter.
After the storm, the exposed soil quickly eroded.
exposedadjective
Not covered or protected; open to view or access.
The exposed wires posed a safety hazard in the old building.
Vulnerable to harm or attack.
The soldiers were exposed on the battlefield without adequate cover.
Made known or revealed, especially something that was previously hidden.
The exposed secrets caused a scandal in the small town.
exposeverb
To make something visible by uncovering it.
The archaeologists exposed the ancient ruins after months of careful excavation.
To reveal the truth about someone or something, especially something discreditable.
The journalist exposed the corruption within the government.
To subject someone or something to an action or influence.
The children were exposed to a variety of cultures during their travels.
To leave something unprotected or vulnerable.
The storm exposed the weaknesses in the building's structure.
To allow light to reach a photosensitive surface, such as photographic film or a digital sensor, in order to produce an image.
If you expose the film for too long, the photograph will appear washed out.
To deliberately display one’s genitals in public, typically as an indecent act.
He was arrested for exposing himself in the park.
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