exprès
French → English
adv//ɛks.pʁɛ//
On purpose: with a deliberate intention or specific goal.
Il a fait tomber son verre exprès pour attirer mon attention.
(English) He dropped his glass on purpose to get my attention.
Je ne l'ai pas fait exprès, c'était un pur accident.
(English) I didn't do it on purpose; it was a pure accident.
adj//ɛks.pʁɛ//
Express: formally and clearly stated, often in writing or legal terms.
Cette clause nécessite le consentement exprès de l'autre partie.
(English) This clause requires the express consent of the other party.
Il a reçu l'ordre exprès de ne pas quitter le bâtiment avant midi.
(English) He received express orders not to leave the building before noon.
Entry ID: fr:en:exprès · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary