Also means
show
Usage Note
étalage most commonly refers to a shop window display or the act of spreading goods out for sale. The phrase faire étalage de means 'to make a show of' or 'to flaunt' something, as in faire étalage de sa richesse (to flaunt one's wealth). The related verb is étaler.
Examples
"L'étalage de la boulangerie est très appétissant."
Natural Translation
The bakery's display is very appetizing.

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