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.