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exposé

presentation, report

noun ex-poh-ZEH Rare

Also means

summary, briefing

Usage Note

Exposé in French school contexts means an oral or written report presented to a class — the primary meaning for learners. In English the word was borrowed to mean 'a revealing exposé', but in French it carries no scandalous connotation. Faire un exposé is the standard school collocation.

Examples

"Elle a fait un exposé sur le changement climatique."

Natural Translation

She gave a presentation on climate change.

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