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exposition

/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/

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Exposition

The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended increased sun exposition to help improve her skin's vitamin D levels. "

Le médecin a recommandé une exposition accrue au soleil pour aider à améliorer les niveaux de vitamine D de sa peau.

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Exposition, explication, description

Examples :

"The exposition in the history textbook carefully described the social conditions of ancient Rome. "

L'exposition dans le manuel d'histoire décrivait soigneusement les conditions sociales de la Rome antique.

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Expulsion

The act of expulsion, or being expelled, from a place.

Examples :

"His exposition from the soccer team followed repeated violations of the team rules. "

Son expulsion de l'équipe de football a fait suite à des violations répétées des règles de l'équipe.

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Exposition, salon

An event at which goods, artwork and cultural displays are exhibited for the public to view.

Examples :

"The first prototype was unveiled at an exposition."

Le premier prototype a été dévoilé lors d'une exposition.

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Exposé, dissertation

(authorship) An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.

Examples :

"I turned my research into an exposition on the traditional music of Borneo."

J'ai transformé mes recherches en un exposé sur la musique traditionnelle de Bornéo.

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Exposition, introduction

(authorship) An opening section in fiction, in which background information about the characters, events or setting is conveyed.

Examples :

"The novel's exposition described the small town and the main character's difficult childhood, setting the stage for the story to come. "

L'exposition du roman décrivait la petite ville et l'enfance difficile du personnage principal, préparant le terrain pour l'histoire à venir.

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Exposition

The opening section of a fugue; the opening section of a movement in sonata form

Examples :

"The exposition of the sonata's first movement introduced the main themes. "

L'exposition du premier mouvement de la sonate a présenté les thèmes principaux.

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Abandon d'enfant

The abandonment of an unwanted child.

Examples :

"The historical records detailed several cases of exposition during the famine, where desperate parents left their infants at the church door. "

Les archives historiques détaillaient plusieurs cas d'abandon d'enfants pendant la famine, où des parents désespérés laissaient leurs nourrissons devant la porte de l'église.

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Exposition, présentation

The action of putting something out to public view; for example in a display or show.

Examples :

"The art museum's exposition of ancient pottery was a huge success. "

L'exposition de poteries anciennes du musée d'art a connu un énorme succès.

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