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expression

UK
/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
US
/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

Translations

expressionnoun
expressions
pl
UK
/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
US
/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
expressionSens général : action ou manière d’exprimer une pensée, un sentiment ou une idée.
Her expression of gratitude was heartfelt and sincere.
Son expression de gratitude était sincère et touchante.
expressionVisage, regard ou mimique exprimant une émotion.
His expression of surprise was evident when he saw the unexpected gift.
Son expression de surprise était évidente lorsqu’il a vu le cadeau inattendu.
expressionLinguistique : tournure, locution ou formule.
The expression 'break a leg' is commonly used to wish someone good luck.
L’expression « break a leg » est couramment utilisée pour souhaiter bonne chance à quelqu’un.
expressionMathématiques : combinaison de nombres, de variables et d’opérateurs.
The expression 3x + 2y - 5 is used to solve the equation.
L’expression 3x + 2y - 5 est utilisée pour résoudre l’équation.
expressionBiologie : expression génétique.
Gene expression is tightly regulated throughout development.
L’expression des gènes est étroitement régulée tout au long du développement.
Synonyms
phrase
statement
utterance
remark
declaration
articulation
representation
manifestation
communication
exhibition
expressionadjective
UK
/ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/
US
/ɪkˈsprɛʃ.ən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to expression (e.g., "expression level").
Additional translations
d’expressionSe dit surtout dans des emplois spécialisés; correspond à un rapport avec l’expression.

Definitions

expressionnoun
The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas, often through speech, writing, or art.
Her expression of gratitude was heartfelt and sincere.
A look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion or feeling.
His expression of surprise was evident when he saw the unexpected gift.
A word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea.
The expression 'break a leg' is commonly used to wish someone good luck.
A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators.
The expression 3x + 2y - 5 is used to solve the equation.
The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, or the degree to which this occurs.
Gene expression is tightly regulated throughout development.
expressionadjective
Relating to or involved in the act or process of expression.
They measured the expression level of the protein.
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