Remplacée (en. Replaced)
ʁɑ̃plɑ̃se
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been replaced.
The faulty part was replaced quickly.
La pièce défectueuse a été remplacée rapidement.
Used to designate something that is no longer part of the whole.
The old technology was replaced by modern tools.
La vieille technologie a été remplacée par des outils modernes.
Etymology
From the verb 'remplacer,' derived from the prefix 're-' and 'placer.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be replaced by
to be substituted by another thing.
être remplacé par
to replace someone
to take the place of a person.
remplacer quelqu'un
replaced by a better one
substituted by something better.
remplacé par un meilleur
Related Words
to replace
To make the change of one thing for another.
remplacer
substitute
Element or person that replaces another.
substitut
successor
Person or thing that takes over.
successeur
Slang Meanings
To be chickened out
He got replaced at the last minute because he was scared.
Il s'est fait remplacer au dernier moment parce qu'il avait peur.
To have a backup
I know I can always be replaced, so I do my best.
Je sais que je peux toujours être remplacé, donc je fais de mon mieux.