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    Posa (en. Put down)

    /poza/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something in a determined place.
    She placed the book on the table.
    Elle posa le livre sur la table.
    To pose for a photograph or painting.
    He posed for the photographer.
    Il posa pour le photographe.
    To declare something or express an opinion.
    He asked a relevant question during the debate.
    Il posa une question pertinente lors du débat.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'positus', past participle of 'ponere', meaning 'to place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stand someone up
    Not showing up for an appointment.
    poser un lapin
    to ask the question
    To raise a problem or a topic for discussion.
    poser la question
    to take an action
    To perform a defined action.
    poser un acte

    Related Words

    pose
    Verb meaning to place or establish something.
    poser
    deposit
    To put something in a place and leave it.
    déposer
    compose
    To create or form something.
    composer

    Slang Meanings

    To pose as someone cool or important.
    He tries to pose in front of his friends.
    Il essaie de poser devant ses amis.
    To get noticed or attract attention.
    She likes to pose at parties.
    Elle aime poser dans les soirées.