Placée (en. Placed)
pla-se
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is put in a place.
The car is placed in front of the house.
La voiture est placée devant la maison.
Refers to a person who has been given a position in a particular context.
She is placed in a working group.
Elle est placée dans un groupe de travail.
Indicates a positioning in a more abstract context.
He is well placed in the company's hierarchy.
Il est bien placé dans la hiérarchie de l'entreprise.
Etymology
From the verb 'placer', formed with the suffix -ée, indicating a completed action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be well placed
To have an advantageous position.
être bien placé
to place someone in confidence
To put someone in a reassuring situation.
placer quelqu'un en confiance
Related Words
to place
To put something or someone in a place.
placer
position
The location or situation of a thing or person.
position
to integrate
To insert or include someone in a group.
intégrer
Slang Meanings
To be in someone's good graces.
He is well placed with his boss.
Il est bien placé avec son patron.
To have one's connections.
She is placed thanks to her connections.
Elle est placée grâce à ses connexions.