French word

expo

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspo/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexhibition

Example

L'expo commence demain au centre-ville.

The exhibition starts tomorrow downtown.

Illustration for expo (exhibition)

More examples

Ils ont décidé de faire une expo sur l'art contemporain.

They decided to put on an exhibition about contemporary art.

Core concept

A lively public display space where visitors walk among presented works, goods, or information.

Common phrases

  • faire une expo

    put on an exhibition

  • assister à l'expo

    attend an exhibition

  • tenir une expo

    hold an exhibition

Similar words

exposition: A formal exhibition or public event presenting works or products for general viewing.
salon: A trade or hobby show where exhibitors from a particular field come together.
foire: A large fair with commercial stalls where goods are bought and sold.
galerie: A place where paintings, photographs, and other artworks are displayed and sold.

Definition in French

Abréviation familière d'« exposition » désignant une manifestation publique où l'on présente des œuvres, des objets ou des stands.

Word origin

French formed expo by clipping exposition, which developed from Latin expositio and ultimately the verb exponere, 'to put out'.

Usage tips

  • Expo is common in familiar speech, while exposition is more suitable for formal notices and official descriptions.

Other meanings

  • trade fairnoun
  • expositionnoun

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