French word

manifester

Pronunciation

IPA/manifɛste/

Meaning

  • verbshow

Example

Son sourire manifeste sa joie.

His smile shows his joy.

Illustration for manifester (show)

More examples

Elle manifeste son intérêt pour le projet.

She shows her interest in the project.

Core concept

A clear outward signal that lets an inner state or meaning be recognized.

Common phrases

  • manifester son soutien

    show one's support

  • manifester son intérêt

    show one's interest

Similar words

montrer: Present something so it can be seen through an object, gesture, or action.
exprimer: Give outward form to a feeling or thought through words or expression.
révéler: Bring a hidden fact or inner state to light.
démontrer: Show clearly that something is true or correct with reasons or evidence.

Definition in French

Exprimer ou révéler clairement quelque chose par des paroles, des gestes ou des signes.

Word origin

The French verb derives from Latin manifestare, 'make clear', formed from manifestus, 'plain or evident', with the same core sense of disclosure.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive form se manifester means 'to appear' or 'make itself known', especially of symptoms, effects, or signs, rather than to express a person's feeling directly.

Other meanings

  • expressverb

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