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    Remplaçant (en. Substitute)

    /ʁɑ̃.plas.ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual engaged in replacing someone.
    The teacher's substitute managed the class well.
    Le remplaçant de l'enseignant a bien géré la classe.
    Person or thing that takes the place of another.
    The substitute for the director was chosen for his skills.
    Le remplaçant au poste de directeur a été choisi pour ses compétences.
    Substitute player in a sports team.
    The substitute scored a decisive goal at the end of the match.
    Le remplaçant a marqué un but décisif à la fin du match.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    temporary substitute
    A substitute engaged for a limited period.
    remplaçant temporaire
    substitute player
    A player who is not a starter but can enter the game.
    joueur remplaçant
    emergency substitute
    Someone called to replace in the short term.
    remplaçant d'urgence

    Related Words

    replacement
    Action of replacing something or someone.
    remplacement
    replace
    To put in the place of, to substitute.
    remplacer
    substitute
    Substitute, a person who takes the place of another.
    substitut

    Slang Meanings

    A substitute in sports sometimes considered less talented.
    This substitute is not up to the level of the starters.
    Ce remplaçant n'est pas à la hauteur des titulaires.
    In a work context, a person who does not invest fully.
    He acts like a substitute; he does not take the job seriously.
    Il agit comme un remplaçant, il ne prend pas le job au sérieux.