French Conversation · Level 34
75 words
French word
marquer
Pronunciation
IPA/maʁke/
Meaning
- verbmark
Example
Peux-tu marquer cette date sur ton calendrier ?
Can you mark this date on your calendar?
More examples
Elle a marqué la page avec un post-it.
She marked the page with a sticky note.
Core concept
A visible sign or recorded result that identifies an event, object, achievement, or lasting impression.
Common phrases
marquer une page
mark a page
marquer une date
mark a date
Similar words
noter: To briefly write down important information.
inscrire: To enter a name or details in a field or list.
cocher: To select an item by placing a check mark beside it.
souligner: To draw a line beneath text to make it stand out.
Definition in French
Noter ou enregistrer une information, apposer un signe visible sur un objet et inscrire un point en sport; par extension, laisser une trace dans la mémoire.
Word origin
The verb was formed from French marque, borrowed through Old French from a Germanic word related to English mark.
Usage tips
- In sports, marquer un but means to score a goal, while marquer des points means to score points.