montrer/mɔ̃.tʁe/
verb · A2 · Frequency 323
verb
Meanings
to show, to display
To make something visible or known to others through an action or behavior.
to point to, to indicate
To indicate something or a direction using a hand or other means.
to demonstrate, to display one's characteristics
To show a particular quality or ability.
to show off
To display something or an ability in a boastful manner.
to appear, to seem
Used to express the impression or appearance given by someone or something.
Examples
La responsable va montrer les nouveaux échantillons aux clients.
The manager is going to show the new samples to the clients.
Le panneau semble montrer le chemin vers la gare.
The sign seems to point toward the road to the station.
Ce résultat permet de montrer les progrès réalisés par l'équipe.
This result makes it possible to demonstrate the progress made by the team.
Il aime montrer sa nouvelle montre devant ses collègues.
He likes to show off his new watch in front of his colleagues.
Collocations
- montrer un objetto show an object
- montrer du doigtto point with a finger
- montrer ses talentsto show off one's talents
Common mistakes
Je lui le montre chaque matin.
Je le lui montre chaque matin.
With the verb montrer and two object pronouns, the direct-object pronoun le comes before the indirect-object pronoun lui.
Related words
synonymindiquerto show, indicate, point out
antonymcacherto hide
Grammar note
Montrer is an essential pronominal verb and uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.
verb
Meanings
to show, to display
To make something visible or known to others through an action or behavior.
to point to, to indicate
To indicate something or a direction using a hand or other means.
to demonstrate, to display one's characteristics
To show a particular quality or ability.
to show off
To display something or an ability in a boastful manner.
to appear, to seem
Used to express the impression or appearance given by someone or something.
Examples
Elle avance dans la salle, montrant les photos de son voyage.
She walks around the room, showing the photos from her trip.
Le guide marche devant, montrant le chemin aux visiteurs.
The guide walks ahead, showing the visitors the way.
L'enfant participe au jeu, montrant une grande confiance en lui.
The child takes part in the game, demonstrating great self-confidence.
Il arrive au bureau, montrant fièrement sa nouvelle voiture à ses collègues.
He arrives at the office, proudly showing off his new car to his colleagues.
Collocations
- montrer un objetto show an object
- montrer du doigtto point with a finger
- montrer ses talentsto show off one's talents
Common mistakes
Je lui le montre chaque matin.
Je le lui montre chaque matin.
With the verb montrer and two object pronouns, the direct-object pronoun le comes before the indirect-object pronoun lui.
Related words
synonymindiquerto show, indicate, point out
antonymcacherto hide
Grammar note
Montrer is an essential pronominal verb and uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.
verb
Meanings
to show, to display
To make something visible or known to others through an action or behavior.
to point to, to indicate
To indicate something or a direction using a hand or other means.
to demonstrate, to display one's characteristics
To show a particular quality or ability.
to show off
To display something or an ability in a boastful manner.
to appear, to seem
Used to express the impression or appearance given by someone or something.
Examples
Le prototype a été montré aux visiteurs pendant la démonstration.
The prototype was shown to visitors during the demonstration.
La flèche a montré la direction de la sortie.
The arrow indicated the direction of the exit.
Les résultats ont montré une nette amélioration après le traitement.
The results demonstrated a clear improvement after the treatment.
Il a montré son nouveau costume à tous ses collègues, manifestement pour se faire admirer.
He showed his new suit to all his colleagues, clearly to make them admire him.
Collocations
- montrer un objetto show an object
- montrer du doigtto point with a finger
- montrer ses talentsto show off one's talents
Common mistakes
Je lui le montre chaque matin.
Je le lui montre chaque matin.
With the verb montrer and two object pronouns, the direct-object pronoun le comes before the indirect-object pronoun lui.
Related words
synonymindiquerto show, indicate, point out
antonymcacherto hide
Grammar note
Montrer is an essential pronominal verb and uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.
verb
Meanings
to show, to display
To make something visible or known to others through an action or behavior.
to point to, to indicate
To indicate something or a direction using a hand or other means.
to demonstrate, to display one's characteristics
To show a particular quality or ability.
to show off
To display something or an ability in a boastful manner.
to appear, to seem
Used to express the impression or appearance given by someone or something.
Examples
Elle montre ses dessins à ses amis.
She shows her drawings to her friends.
La flèche montre la sortie de secours.
The arrow points to the emergency exit.
Son attitude montre une grande confiance en elle.
Her attitude demonstrates great self-confidence.
Il montre sa nouvelle voiture à tous ses voisins.
He shows off his new car to all his neighbors.
Grammar note
Montrer is an essential pronominal verb and uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.
verb
Meanings
to show, to display
To make something visible or known to others through an action or behavior.
to point to, to indicate
To indicate something or a direction using a hand or other means.
to demonstrate, to display one's characteristics
To show a particular quality or ability.
to show off
To display something or an ability in a boastful manner.
to appear, to seem
Used to express the impression or appearance given by someone or something.
Examples
Tu montres ton billet au contrôleur.
You show your ticket to the inspector.
Tu montres les photos de ton voyage à tes collègues.
You show your travel photos to your colleagues.
Tu montres la sortie aux visiteurs.
You point out the exit to the visitors.
Tu montres une grande patience avec les débutants.
You demonstrate great patience with beginners.
Grammar note
Montrer is an essential pronominal verb and uses the auxiliary verb avoir in compound tenses.