French Conversation · Level 37
74 words
French word
afficher
Pronunciation
IPA/afiʃe/
Meaning
- verbdisplay
Example
L'écran va afficher le message d'erreur.
The screen will display the error message.
More examples
Elle affiche souvent un grand sourire sur ses photos.
She often shows a big smile in her photos.
Core concept
Information brought into view on a screen or notice board for people to read.
Common phrases
afficher un sourire
show a smile
afficher son profil
display one's profile
Similar words
indiquer: Indicate a location, direction, or landmark so others know where it is.
signaler: Alert others to an event or change that requires attention.
montrer: Show something directly so another person can check it.
Definition in French
Rendre visible sur un support une information, une image ou un texte afin qu'on puisse la lire ou la voir.
Word origin
Afficher comes from Old French afichier, which originally referred to posting or displaying a notice and later extended to electronic displays.
Usage tips
- In technology, afficher usually means displaying information on a screen, while montrer more often means showing something directly to a person.