Déposa (en. Deposited)

/de.po.za/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To place something carefully in a location.
He placed the book on the table.
Il déposa le livre sur la table.
To submit a document to an authority.
She submitted her application yesterday.
Elle a déposé sa candidature hier.
To remove something from its support.
He deposited the painting to clean it.
Il a déposé la peinture pour la nettoyer.

Etymology

Origin of the verb 'déposer' coming from the Latin 'deponere', meaning 'to set aside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to file a patent
To submit a request for protection of an invention.
déposer un brevet
to file a complaint
To make a legal claim to the authorities.
déposer plainte
to deposit funds
To put money into an account.
déposer des fonds

Related Words

deposition
Act of testifying or asserting something in writing.
déposition
depositary
Person or entity that deposits something for safekeeping.
dépositaire
judicial deposition
Statement made under oath before a court.
déposition judiciaire

Slang Meanings

To make a quick stop to drop something off.
He dropped it off and then hurried away.
Il a déposé et s'est ensuite dépêché.
To leave something without lingering.
I didn't have time to chat, I just dropped off my things.
Je n'ai pas eu le temps de discuter, j'ai juste déposé mes affaires.