Plantée (en. Planted)
/plɑ̃.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Position or placement of a plant in the soil.
The planting of flowers in the garden was done in the spring.
La plantée des fleurs dans le jardin a été faite au printemps.
The state of being in an uncomfortable position.
His interruption in the middle of the discussion was awkward.
Sa plantée au milieu de la discussion était gênante.
verb
Action of putting a plant into the ground for it to grow.
He planted a new line of trees in the park.
Il a planté une nouvelle ligne d'arbres dans le parc.
Etymology
From the verb 'to plant,' derived from the Latin 'plantare,' meaning to put into the ground.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be stuck
To be in a difficult or embarrassing situation.
être planté(e)
stuck in the ground
To remain still, often in a context of stagnation.
plantée au sol
Related Words
to plant
Action of putting a plant into the ground.
planter
plant
Living organism, generally chlorophyllous, capable of photosynthesis.
plante
Slang Meanings
To be lost or disoriented.
After listening to the instructions, he was completely lost.
Après avoir écouté les instructions, il était complètement planté.
To find oneself in an embarrassing situation.
When she forgot her lines, she felt stuck in front of everyone.
Quand elle a oublié son texte, elle s'est sentie plantée devant tout le monde.