how to pronounce exprès

/ɛk.spʁɛ/

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exprès is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… font pas forcément exprès a dit que ce …”

meanings of exprès

adjective:

Express.
Express (post), special delivery.

noun:

A messenger carrying letters for personal delivery.
A messenger (in general).

adverb:

On purpose, intentionally, deliberately.

exprès frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word exprès occurs in french on average 8.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.