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    Plaçant (en. Placing)

    /pla.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That puts one in a favorable position.
    He has a placing smile that grabs attention.
    Il a un sourire plaçant qui attire l'attention.
    That disposes to favor or pleasure.
    His arguments were very pleasing in the debate.
    Ses arguments étaient très plaçants dans le débat.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to place', from the Latin 'placere' meaning 'to please'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a pleasing attitude
    An attitude that puts people at ease.
    une attitude plaçante
    a pleasing smile
    A smile that attracts others.
    un sourire plaçant

    Related Words

    to place
    To put something in a given location.
    placer
    placement
    Action of placing, positioning.
    placement
    to replace
    To put back in place.
    replacer

    Slang Meanings

    A person who knows how to market themselves.
    That salesperson is really placing, he knows how to persuade.
    Ce vendeur est vraiment plaçant, il sait comment convaincre.
    An attractive and engaging style.
    His look is very placing, he draws all the attention.
    Son look est très plaçant, il attire tous les regards.