présenter

Senses

1. 1.

   to present; to introduce

   to formally introduce a person or thing; to show or display

2. 2.

   to submit; to file

   to formally put forward (a document, application, etc.) for consideration

3. 3.

   to show; to appear

   to exhibit or display a quality, appearance, or characteristic

4. 4.

   to host; to anchor

   to be the presenter or facilitator of (a program, event, etc.)

Examples

• "Je vous présente mon ami Marc."

  Let me introduce my friend Marc to you.

• "Elle a présenté sa candidature pour le poste."

  She submitted her application for the position.

• "Le projet présente des avantages importants."

  The project shows significant advantages.

Usage

Present tense: je présente, tu présentes, il/elle présente. Very common verb with multiple meanings depending on context. Often used reflexively (se présenter) meaning 'to introduce oneself' or 'to appear/show up'.