No. 934 in French
marquer
To mark, score, or leave a trace.
In a sentence
Il a marqué un but pendant le match de football.
He scored a goal during the soccer match.
In this context, 'marquer' means 'to score' in a sports setting.
Cet événement a marqué l'histoire de la région.
This event marked the history of the region.
Here, 'marquer' signifies 'to mark' or 'to leave an impact', indicating a significant influence.
Elle a marqué le passage du temps en prenant une photo chaque année.
She marked the passage of time by taking a photo each year.
In this instance, 'marquer' is used to denote 'to signify' or 'to make a note of', specifying the act of signaling the passage of time.
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