montrer

Senses

1. 1.

   to show

   to display or present something to someone

2. 2.

   to demonstrate

   to prove or make clear by example or evidence

3. 3.

   to point out

   to indicate or direct attention to something

4. 4.

   to exhibit

   to display a quality or emotion visibly

Examples

• "Montrez-moi le chemin, s'il vous plaît."

  Show me the way, please.

• "Elle a montré son talent dans cette présentation."

  She demonstrated her talent in this presentation.

• "Il m'a montré où se trouvait la gare."

  He pointed out to me where the train station was.

Usage

Very common transitive verb. Often followed by a direct object (what is shown) and/or an indirect object (to whom it is shown). In reflexive form "se montrer" means "to appear" or "to prove oneself."