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    Poses (en. Poses)

    [pɔz]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something in a fixed position.
    He places the book on the table.
    Il pose le livre sur la table.
    To take a pose for a photo or a drawing.
    She poses for the photographer.
    Elle pose pour le photographe.
    To have behavior that attracts attention.
    These young people like to pose to get noticed.
    Ces jeunes aiment poser pour se faire remarquer.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ponere' meaning 'to place, to put'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a gesture
    to perform a meaningful action.
    poser un geste
    to pose a problem
    to highlight an issue or difficulty.
    poser un problème
    to ask a question
    to ask for something.
    poser une question
    to cast a glance
    to look attentively.
    poser un regard

    Related Words

    pose
    Action of posing, generally in reference to a position or a posture.
    pose
    to deposit
    To place something in a specific location.
    déposer
    to expose
    To show or present something to the public.
    exposer
    to compose
    To create or formulate something, often in combination with elements.
    composer

    Slang Meanings

    To show off or brag.
    He likes to pose by saying he has a nice car.
    Il aime poser en disant qu'il a une belle voiture.
    To pretend to be something one is not.
    Don't pose, be yourself.
    Ne pose pas, sois toi-même.