Disposition (en. Arrangement)

/dis.po.zi.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Character or temperament of a person.

His cheerful disposition makes others happy.

Sa disposition joyeuse rend les autres heureux.

Organization or arrangement of elements.

The arrangement of the furniture in the room is important.

La disposition des meubles dans la pièce est importante.

Ability to act in a certain way.

He has a disposition to help others.

Il a une disposition à aider les autres.

Derived from the Latin 'dispositio', meaning arrangement or order.

willingness to change

Ability or willingness to adapt to changes.

disposition au changement

state of mind

State of mind or attitude of a person.

disposition d'esprit

favorable disposition

Conditions or circumstances that are advantageous.

disposition favorable

decision

Choice made after reflection.

décision

preference

Tendency to choose or like something.

préférence

attitude

State of mind or way of viewing something.

attitude

Being in a good state of mind.

Today, my disposition is at its best!

Aujourd'hui, ma disposition est au top!

Being ready to act or do something.

I'm in the mood to go out tonight.

J'ai la disposition pour sortir ce soir.