French word

montrer

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔ̃tʁe/

Meaning

  • verbshow

Example

Peux-tu me montrer ça ?

Can you show me that?

Illustration for montrer (show)

More examples

Elle m'a montré ses dessins.

She showed me her drawings.

Core concept

A hand brings an object or piece of information into someone's line of attention.

Common phrases

  • me montrer

    show me

  • montrer quelque chose

    show something

  • montrer à quelqu'un

    show someone

Similar words

présenter: To introduce a person or object to others.
indiquer: To point out a location or direction.
expliquer: To explain a reason or method in detail.
prouver: To prove a fact or claim with evidence.

Definition in French

Mettre quelque chose en vue d'une personne pour qu'elle le voie, ou indiquer un élément pour le faire remarquer.

Word origin

Montrer comes through Old French from Latin monstrare, meaning to point out or show.

Usage tips

  • For a recipient, French uses montrer quelque chose à quelqu'un, while English often uses show someone something.

Other meanings

  • indicateverb
  • presentverb

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