verb

présenter

introduce · present

Montrer quelque chose ou quelqu’un à d’autres personnes pour la première fois.

Word: présenter

Language: French

Meaning:

présenter is a verb in French that primarily means "to present," "to introduce," or "to show."

Explanation:

To introduce:
When you "présenter" someone, it means you introduce a person to others.
Example:
- Je vais te présenter à mes amis.
  (I am going to introduce you to my friends.)
To present or show something:
It can also mean to display, exhibit, or present something formally.
Example:
- Elle présente un projet au comité.
  (She presents a project to the committee.)
- Le restaurant présente une nouvelle carte ce mois-ci.
  (The restaurant is introducing a new menu this month.)
To submit or offer:
The verb can mean to hand in or submit something, such as a document.
Example:
- Il doit présenter son passeport à la douane.
  (He must present his passport at customs.)

Word parts:

pré-: a prefix meaning "before" or "in front of"
-senter: derived from Latin praesentare, meaning "to place before, to show"

Synonyms:

montrer (to show)
introduire (to introduce)
soumettre (to submit)
exposer (to exhibit, display)

Antonyms:

cacher (to hide)
garder (to keep)
refuser (to refuse)

Summary:

The verb présenter is versatile and is used chiefly for expressing the action of introducing people, displaying or offering something for review, or submitting something officially. It generally involves the act of bringing something or someone "before" others for recognition or consideration.