expression
/əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ nom A2En français : expression
- The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
- A particular way of phrasing an idea.
- A colloquialism or idiom. · The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally.
- A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion. · They stared at the newcomer with a puzzled expression.· The best poker players can tell if the opponents have a good hand by looking at their expression.
- An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
- The process of translating a gene into a protein.
- A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.
- A specific blend of whisky.
Pluriel expressions
Dans la bibliothèque
“Well, bar the expression, that might almost be a description of Douglas himself,” said Holmes.
Holmes had taken out his watch, and as minute followed minute without result, an expression of the utmost chagrin and disappointment appeared upon his features.
So far the housekeeper could add nothing on cross-examination save lamentations and expressions of amazement.
“That was an expression he has used when I questioned him.
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