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.