Remplacé (en. Replaced)

/ʁɑ̃plase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To substitute one thing for another.
He replaced the old couch with a more modern model.
Il a remplacé le vieux canapé par un modèle plus moderne.
To do the same work as another person.
She went on leave, so I had to replace her at the office.
Elle est partie en congé, alors j'ai dû la remplacer au bureau.
To remedy something with another element.
We replaced the burnt-out bulb with a new one.
Nous avons remplacé l'ampoule grillée par une nouvelle.

Etymology

From the French verb 'remplacer', derived from 're-' and 'placer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to replace someone
To substitute one person for another in a function or role.
remplacer quelqu'un
to replace a part
To change a defective part for a new one.
remplacer une pièce
to get replaced
To be replaced by someone else.
se faire remplacer

Related Words

replacement
Action of replacing something.
remplacement
substitute
A thing that replaces another.
substitut
alternative
What can be used in place of something else.
alternatif

Slang Meanings

To replace a colleague in a casual context.
I'll replace you for coffee, what do you want?
Je vais te remplacer pour le café, tu veux quoi?
To quickly replace a romantic relationship with another.
He quickly found someone else, he has even already replaced!
Il a vite trouvé quelqu'un d'autre, il a même déjà remplacé!