Déposé (en. Deposited)
/de.po.zé/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A document that has been officially filed.
The filing of the complaint was made yesterday.
Le déposé de la plainte a été fait hier.
A product or patent that has been registered.
They have a filing for their invention.
Ils ont un déposé pour leur invention.
verb
To put something in a designated place.
He deposited the folder on the desk.
Il a déposé le dossier sur le bureau.
To formally submit a document.
She submitted her application for the position.
Elle a déposé sa candidature pour le poste.
Etymology
Coming from the verb “déposer,” of Latin origin 'deponere' meaning 'to put aside.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
To file a patent
Registering an invention to protect one's rights.
déposer un brevet
To file a complaint
Submitting an official complaint to the authorities.
déposer plainte
To lay down flowers
Placing flowers in tribute or in memory.
déposer des fleurs
Deposited in the context of
Submitted in the context of.
déposé dans le cadre de
Filed in the archive
Kept in an official deposit.
déposé à l'archive
Related Words
To deposit
Act of placing something in a designated location.
déposer
Deposit
Action of depositing or place where one deposits.
dépôt
Withdrawal
Action of taking what has been deposited.
retrait
Registration
Action of officially recording something.
enregistrement
Submission
Action of presenting a document or request.
soumission
Slang Meanings
To be ditched or abandoned in a situation.
He was abandoned like an old piece of furniture.
Il a été déposé comme un vieux meuble.
Having filed a particularly important document that needs no further demonstration.
His filing on the matter remains on the agenda.
Son déposé sur l'affaire reste à l'ordre du jour.