montrer

to show

verb mohn-TRAY Common

Also means

to display

Usage Note

Montrer means 'to show' in a concrete, demonstrative sense — you point something out or demonstrate it. It differs from indiquer ('to indicate') and afficher ('to display on a screen'). The reflexive se montrer means 'to appear' or 'to prove oneself': se montrer courageux means 'to show courage.'

Examples

"Montre-moi comment faire."

Natural Translation

Show me how to do it.

Literal Translation

Show-to-me how to-do

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