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marquer

mark

verb mar-KEH Less Common

Also means

score

Usage Note

Marquer is versatile: it means to mark with a pen, to score a goal (marquer un but), or to leave a lasting impression (cette expérience m'a marqué). In sports commentary it is the standard verb for scoring. The adjective marquant describes a memorable or significant event or person.

Examples

"Il a marqué deux buts ce soir."

Natural Translation

He scored two goals tonight.

Literal Translation

He has marked two goals this evening

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