Déplacement (en. Shift)

/de.plas.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Movement of an object or person from one place to another.

His move from the office to home was quick.

Son déplacement du bureau à la maison a été rapide.

Change of geographic position.

The movement of populations towards cities is a common phenomenon.

Le déplacement des populations vers les villes est un phénomène courant.

Abstract, change of location in a non-physical context.

There has been a shift in priorities in the project.

Il y a eu un déplacement des priorités dans le projet.

From the verb 'déplacer' with the suffix '-ment' which indicates the action or effect.

to make a trip

To go to another place.

faire un déplacement

business trip

Travel or mission related to work.

déplacement professionnel

movement of goods

Transport of objects from one place to another.

déplacement de biens

to move

The action of taking or moving something from one place to another.

déplacer

mobility

Ability to move easily.

mobilité

To move aimlessly.

I am just wandering around the city.

Je fais du déplacement en ville, juste pour flâner.

To travel for work.

I have a trip to Paris this week, an opportunity to discover the city.

J'ai un déplacement à Paris cette semaine, l'occasion de découvrir la ville.