how to pronounce expression

/ɛk.spʁe.sjɔ̃/

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expression is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of expression in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… la à son mot à son expression et à et …”

meanings of expression

noun:

Expression.

expression frequency in french - A2 level of CEFR

the word expression occurs in french on average 85.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.