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“represent” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəpʁezɑ̃te/

Example

Ce dessin représente ma famille.

This drawing represents my family.

Illustration for représenter (represent)

How to say “represent” in French

“Represent” in French is représenter.

Making something present to the mind or to an audience through a picture, symbol, description, or delegate.

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

Example sentences with représenter

Le drapeau représente le pays.

The flag represents the country.

Tips for using représenter

  • Se représenter often means to picture or imagine something, unlike non-reflexive représenter for depicting or representing it.

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