Déployait (en. Deployed)
[deplwɛ]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To implement or make full use of.
He was deploying all his efforts to succeed.
Il déployait tous ses efforts pour réussir.
To extend or develop.
The company was deploying its activities internationally.
L'entreprise déployait ses activités à l'international.
At the origin of an operation or movement.
The troops were deploying their forces on the ground.
Les troupes déployaient leurs forces sur le terrain.
Etymology
From old French 'despleier', from Latin 'displicare' meaning 'to unfold'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deploy resources
To use resources or efforts to achieve a goal.
déployer des moyens
deploy a plan
To implement a strategy or organization.
déployer un plan
spread its wings
To take flight, to become liberated.
déployer ses ailes
Related Words
deployment
Action of deploying.
déploiement
deployable
That can be deployed.
déployable
deployer
Person or element that deploys.
déployeur
Slang Meanings
To fully utilize one's abilities.
He really deployed all his talent in that performance.
Il a vraiment déployé tout son talent sur cette performance.
To show generosity or effort.
She always deploys great energy to help others.
Elle déploie toujours une grande énergie pour aider les autres.