Disposait (en. Disposed)
/diz.pɔ.zɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To have at one's disposal, to put in order, to prepare.
He had all the necessary tools for the project.
Il disposait de tous les outils nécessaires pour le projet.
To organize or arrange something so that it is ready to be used.
She arranged the flowers on the table for the reception.
Elle disposait les fleurs sur la table pour la réception.
To have something at one's disposal, to be able to use it.
He had enough time to finish his studies.
Il disposait de suffisamment de temps pour finir ses études.
Etymology
The verb 'dispose' comes from the Latin 'disponere', which means 'to set apart' or 'to arrange'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have at one's disposal
To have at one's disposal, to be able to use.
disposer de
to arrange things
To organize objects in a specific order.
disposer les choses
to prepare for
To prepare for something.
se disposer à
Related Words
disposition
Action of disposing, state of what is disposed.
disposition
to dispose
To put in order, to arrange things.
disposer
predisposition
Natural tendency to evolve in a certain way.
prédisposition
Slang Meanings
To be on top of organization.
This guy is really equipped to handle his business!
Ce gars, il est vraiment disposé pour gérer ses affaires !
To have all the cards in hand.
With this information, he had all the advantages.
Avec ces infos, il disposait de tous les atouts.