PRESENT

Present

Présent is a French newspaper . It was founded in 1982. It is close to the French Front National, and follows a traditionalist Catholic editorial line. Jean Madiran was for long its editor in chief and is still involved in it.

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present

Noun

  1. The current moment or period of time.
  2. The present tense.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
  2. The position of a soldier in presenting arms.

Verb

  1. To bring into the presence of
    1. To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
      to present an envoy to the king
    2. To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
    3. To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
    4. To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.
      1. To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.
      2. To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.
      3. To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration.
        1. To put on, stage (a play etc.).
The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers.
  1. To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire.
  2. To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind.
    Well, one idea does present itself.
  3. To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth.
  4. To come to the attention of medical staff, especially a specific symptom.
    The patient presented with insomnia.
  5. To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.).
    Anne Robinson presents "The Weakest Link".
  1. To make a present of
    1. To give a gift or presentation to (someone).
      She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment.
    2. To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow.
      1. To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer.
I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw.
  1. To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid.

Adjective

  1. Relating to now, for the time being; current.
    The barbaric practice continues to the present day.
  2. Located in the immediate vicinity.
  3. Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
  4. Not delayed; immediate; instant.
  5. Ready; quick in emergency.
    a present wit
  6. Favorably attentive; propitious.


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