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“expressive” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspʁesif/

Example

Elle est très expressive quand elle parle.

She is very expressive when she speaks.

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How to say “expressive” in French

“Expressive” in French is expressif.

A clear outward display that gives emotion or thought a recognizable form through speech, movement, or appearance.

Full entry for expressif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with expressif

Son regard est très expressif.

His gaze is very expressive.

Tips for using expressif

  • French uses expressif for people, voices, faces, gestures, and language, without necessarily implying eloquence or extroversion.

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