how to say in french: to manifest

In French, “to manifest” is usually manifester.

How it’s used

• Manifester = to show, express, or demonstrate something clearly.

• For a protest or street demonstration, manifester is also the correct verb.

• The noun a manifestation means a demonstration/protest.

Example

• Elle manifeste son intérêt. = “She shows her interest.”

• Ils manifestent contre la réforme. = “They are protesting against the reform.”

Small note

If you mean “manifest” in the self-help / make-it-happen sense, French still often uses manifester , but the exact wording can depend on the context.