Posant (en. Posing)

/pɔ.zɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of placing something.
The placement of the statue was very careful.
Le posant de la statue a été très soigneux.
The fact of being in position.
She remains in a pose that shows her confidence.
Elle reste dans un posant qui montre sa confiance.
verb
Gerund of the verb poser.
By asking questions, he learned more.
En posant les questions, il a appris davantage.

Etymology

Derived from the verb poser.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cast a glance
To look attentively at something.
poser un regard
to ask questions
To request clarification on a subject.
poser des questions
to make a statement
To make an official assertion.
poser une déclaration

Related Words

poser
To set something up.
poser
position
Place or situation of something.
position
installation
Setting up equipment.
installation

Slang Meanings

To be comfortable in a situation.
He is really posing at this party, everyone admires him.
Il est vraiment posant dans cette fête, tout le monde l'admire.
To show off.
Stop posing, be natural!
Arrête de poser, sois naturel!