Plaçait (en. Placed)

pla-sé

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To put something in a particular place.
He placed the vase on the table.
Il plaçait le vase sur la table.
To lay down or fix something.
She placed the books on the shelf.
Elle plaçait les livres sur l'étagère.
To assign a role or function.
The manager placed the employees in the different departments.
Le directeur plaçait les employés dans les différents départements.

Etymology

From the Latin 'placere', meaning 'to please' or 'to be agreeable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to set up
To organize or establish something
mettre en place
to place an order
To make an order or a reservation
placer un ordre
to place a product
To make a product available in a store
placer un produit

Related Words

placed
Past participle of the verb to place.
placé
placement
Action of placing or situating.
placement

Slang Meanings

To put in a convenient spot.
He placed his bets well to win.
Il a bien placé ses paris pour gagner.
Located in a good position.
This company is very well positioned in the market.
Cette société est très bien placée sur le marché.