No. 843 in French
manifestation
A demonstration or protest.
In a sentence
La manifestation a attiré des milliers de participants.
The protest attracted thousands of participants.
In this sentence, 'manifestation' is used to mean a 'protest' or 'demonstration' that usually occurs in a social or political context.
La manifestation de sa joie était évidente quand elle a souri.
The expression of her joy was evident when she smiled.
Here, 'manifestation' refers to the 'expression' or 'display' of a feeling or emotion.
Cette maladie peut être une manifestation d'une condition sous-jacente.
This illness can be a manifestation of an underlying condition.
In this example, 'manifestation' describes a 'sign' or 'indicator' of something, often in a medical or metaphorical sense.
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