Remplaçait (en. Replaced)

/ʁãpla.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of substituting something for another.
He replaced the old engine with a newer model.
Il remplaçait le vieux moteur par un modèle plus récent.
To take the place of someone or something.
She replaced her colleague during his absence.
Elle remplaçait son collègue pendant son absence.
To change or exchange a part of an object.
They replaced the worn parts of the machine.
Ils remplaçaient les pièces usées de la machine.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'remplacer', the prefix 're-', and the verb 'placer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

replaced a job
Taking over someone's position at work.
remplaçait un emploi
replaced a product
Using another product instead of a previous product.
remplaçait un produit
replaced an idea
Using another idea to replace an initial concept.
remplaçait une idée

Related Words

replacement
Action of replacing something.
remplacement
substitute
A person who takes the place of another.
remplaçant
interchangeable
That can be replaced.
remplaçable

Slang Meanings

To substitute informally.
He replaced the old model with another, but it's not really the same thing.
Il a remplaçé le vieux modèle par un autre, mais ce n'est pas vraiment la même chose.
To replace someone in a group.
She did everyone else's job; she really replaced everyone!
Elle a fait le job des autres, elle a vraiment remplaçait tout le monde!