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représenter

to represent, to depict

verb reh-preh-zahn-TEH Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to perform (a play)

Usage Note

Représenter covers political representation, artistic depiction, and theatrical performance. In business it means to act as an agent or rep for a company. The reflexive se représenter means to picture or imagine something in one's mind.

Examples

"Ce tableau représente une scène de marché."

Natural Translation

This painting depicts a market scene.

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