Installés (en. Installed)

/ɛ̃stalɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been fixed or placed permanently in a location.
They have been settled in their new house for two months.
Ils sont installés dans leur nouvelle maison depuis deux mois.
Refers to a stable situation or configuration.
The equipment is installed and ready to be used.
Les équipements sont installés et prêts à être utilisés.
Refers to a person who has established their residence or home somewhere.
She settled in Paris for her studies.
Elle s'est installée à Paris pour ses études.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'installer', derived from the Latin 'installare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be well settled
To be in a comfortable or prosperous situation.
être bien installé
to settle in comfortably
To position oneself in a way that is comfortable.
s'installer confortablement
to install a system
To set up a device or method.
installer un système

Related Words

to install
To set something up.
installer
installation
The action of installing something.
installation
instability
Absence of stability.
instabilité

Slang Meanings

To be in the comfort of one's home.
He is finally settled, no need to move anymore.
Il est enfin installé, plus besoin de bouger.
To find a pleasant place to settle down.
We settled near the pool all summer.
On s'est installés près de la piscine tout l'été.