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présenter

present

verb preh-zahn-TEH Common

Also means

introduce

Usage Note

Présenter covers both introducing people (je te présente mon ami — 'let me introduce my friend') and presenting a project or idea formally. The reflexive se présenter means 'to introduce oneself' or 'to show up.' The related noun la présentation covers both senses.

Examples

"Elle présente son projet à la classe."

Natural Translation

She presents her project to the class.

Literal Translation

She presents her project to the class.

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