exposition

exposé, explication

Explication précise et développée d’une idée, surtout par écrit.

En anglais simple : A detailed explanation of an idea, especially in writing.

• The book gives a clear exposition of the idea.
• His exposition helped us understand the argument.
• These expositions explain two different theories.

Comment l'utiliser : exposition of something (The chapter offers an exposition of her theory.)

Synonymes : explanation, account

Expressions courantes : clear exposition, exposition of something

exposition

Début d’une histoire qui présente les personnages, la situation et le cadre.

En anglais simple : The opening part of a story that introduces its people, situation, and setting.

• The exposition introduces the main characters.
• Her novel uses dialogue for its exposition.
• The film’s exposition tells us why the family moved.

Expressions courantes : opening exposition, exposition scene

exposition

Présentation au public de produits, d’œuvres d’art ou d’éléments de différentes cultures.

En anglais simple : A public show where people can see products, art, or displays about different cultures.

• We visited an exposition of local art.
• The international exposition attracted thousands of visitors.
• Several companies displayed new products at the exposition.

Synonymes : exhibition, show, fair

Expressions courantes : art exposition, international exposition

exposé

Texte ou discours qui explique un sujet en détail.

En anglais simple : A piece of writing or a speech that explains a subject in detail.

• She wrote an exposition on farming.
• We listened to his exposition of the problem.
• The collection contains three expositions on music.

Comment l'utiliser : exposition on something (She delivered an exposition on local history.)

Synonymes : essay, treatise

Expressions courantes : written exposition, exposition on something

exposition

Fait de soumettre quelque chose aux effets de la lumière, de l’air ou d’une autre substance.

En anglais simple : The act of leaving something open to the effects of light, air, or another substance.

• Exposition to sunlight damaged the cloth.
• The report described the paint’s exposition to heat.
• Long exposition to the air changed the metal’s surface.

Comment l'utiliser : exposition of something to something (Exposition of the cloth to sunlight weakened its color.)

Synonymes : exposure

Expressions courantes : exposition to light, exposition to sunlight