Placées (en. Placed)

/plɑse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been put in a specific location.
The chairs are placed around the table.
Les chaises sont placées autour de la table.
Positioned in an organized manner.
The flowers are placed in a vase.
Les fleurs sont placées dans un vase.

Etymology

From Old French 'placer', from Latin 'placere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

well placed
Situated advantageously.
bien placées
poorly placed
Situated disadvantageously.
mal placées
placed under surveillance
Under observation.
placées sous surveillance

Related Words

place
To put in a determined location.
placer
placement
Action of placing something.
placement
arrange
To put or arrange in a given position.
dispose

Slang Meanings

To get into a favorable situation.
He managed to position himself to get the job.
Il a su se placer pour obtenir le job.
To be in the right place at the right time.
She is well placed in the hierarchy.
Elle est bien placée dans la hiérarchie.