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    Debout (en. Standing)

    /də.bu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in a vertical position, on their feet.
    He is standing in front of the door.
    Il est debout devant la porte.
    Who is not sitting.
    She remains standing all evening.
    Elle reste debout toute la soirée.
    In a state of wakefulness or activity.
    They are standing to celebrate the victory.
    Ils sont debout pour célébrer la victoire.

    Etymology

    From the verb debout, form derived from Latin 'stare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    standing on one's two feet
    To be autonomous or independent.
    debout sur ses deux pieds
    to remain standing
    Not to yield or give up.
    rester debout
    to be up at dawn
    To get up early in the morning.
    être debout à l'aube

    Related Words

    to get up
    To move from a lying or sitting position to a standing position.
    se lever
    outfit
    The way someone is dressed or carries.
    tenue
    station
    A place where one stands to wait for something.
    station

    Slang Meanings

    Standing
    The plan is still on, we have not abandoned it.
    Le plan est encore sur pied, on ne l’a pas abandonné.
    On the alert
    He is always on the alert, ready to act.
    Il est toujours sur la brèche, prêt à agir.