Placés (en. Placed)

/plas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Describes something that has been positioned.
The books are placed on the shelf.
Les livres sont placés sur l'étagère.
Refers to something that has been assigned to a specific place.
The children are placed in different groups.
Les enfants sont placés dans des groupes différents.
Indicates a particular location.
The painting is placed above the sofa.
Le tableau est placé au-dessus du canapé.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb 'placer', derived from Latin 'placere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to place an option
To propose something as a choice.
placer une option
to be well placed
To have an advantage or a good position.
être bien placé
to position oneself in a situation
To settle into a certain context or arrangement.
se placer dans une situation

Related Words

to place
To put something in a specific place.
placer
placement
Action of placing; arrangement.
placement
replacement
Action of replacing something with something else.
remplacement

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who puts themselves in an advantageous position.
He is well placed to get this job.
Il est bien placé pour obtenir ce job.
Expresses the idea of being in a favorable situation.
She is very well placed in the artistic community.
Elle est très placée dans le milieu artistique.