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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