Plantés (en. Planted)

/plɑ̃.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is embedded or installed in the ground.
The trees are well planted in the park.
Les arbres sont bien plantés dans le parc.
Evokes a person who is standing still or lost in thought.
He was standing there, staring into space.
Il était planté là, regardant le vide.

Etymology

From the verb 'to plant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

planted there
Refers to a person who finds themselves in an uncomfortable or embarrassing position.
planté là
to be stuck in front of a problem
To face a difficulty without knowing what to do.
être planté devant un problème

Related Words

to plant
To drive an object into the ground.
planter
plant
Relating to plants.
végétal
root
Part of a plant that anchors in the ground.
racine

Slang Meanings

To be lost in thought.
He has been completely stuck since he heard the news.
Il est complètement planté depuis qu'il a appris la nouvelle.
To be standing still without movement.
It looks like he has been standing there for hours.
On dirait qu'il est planté là depuis des heures.