Installée (en. Installed)
/ɛ̃sta.le/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person or an object that has been placed or established in a location.
The machine is finally installed in the workshop.
La machine est enfin installée dans l'atelier.
Refers to a situation or condition that has been put in place.
A warm atmosphere is established in this café.
Une ambiance chaleureuse est installée dans ce café.
Refers to a person who has chosen to live in a certain place.
She has been settled in Paris for several years.
Elle est installée à Paris depuis plusieurs années.
Etymology
The word 'installed' comes from the French verb 'installer,' derived from the Latin 'instalare,' composed of 'in-' and 'stala,' meaning 'to establish.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
well established
To be in a favorable or comfortable situation.
bien installé
comfortably settled
To be in a position or place where one feels at ease.
installé confortablement
to settle down
To take possession of a place or situation.
s'installer
Related Words
to install
Verb meaning to set up or place.
installer
installation
The process of setting up or establishing.
installation
installer
A person who installs equipment or systems.
installateur
Slang Meanings
To be well set in a situation.
After several months of work, he is finally settled in his new position.
Après plusieurs mois de travail, il est enfin installée dans son nouveau poste.
To feel at home.
Since she moved in, she is settled and happy.
Depuis qu'elle a emménagé, elle est installée et heureuse.