manifestation

demonstration

noun mah-nee-fes-tah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

event

Usage Note

Manifestation in everyday French most commonly refers to a public protest or rally — shortened colloquially to manif. It can also mean a cultural or sporting event (une manifestation sportive) or an outward sign of something (une manifestation de joie). The verb is manifester ('to demonstrate', 'to show').

Examples

"La manifestation a réuni des milliers de personnes."

Natural Translation

The demonstration brought together thousands of people.

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