poser

poser
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to put
Nadia a posé le livre sur l’étagère, à côté des autres.Nadia put the book on the shelf, next to the others.
b. to place
Le barista a posé la tasse sur la soucoupe.The barista placed the cup on the saucer.
a. to put down
Mon chat veut toujours que je le pose aussitôt que je le prends.My cat always wants me to put him down as soon as I pick him up.
a. to install
Ce robinet n’arrête pas de fuir. Il nous faut en poser un nouveau.This faucet won't stop leaking. We need to install a new one.
b. to put in
Notre prochain projet est de poser de nouveaux placards de cuisine.Our next project is to put in new kitchen cabinets.
c. to put up
J’aimerais poser des voilages pour atténuer la lumière du soleil de l'après-midi.I would like to put up some sheer curtains to help soften the afternoon sunlight.
d. to fit
Peut-on facilement poser ces stores sur ces fenêtres ?Can you easily fit these blinds to these windows?
e. to lay (on a surface)
Les meubles du salon doivent être déplacés pour poser la moquette.The furniture in the living room has to be moved to lay the carpet.
a. to land
Le pilote a posé l’hélicoptère dans un champ dégagé.The pilot landed the helicopter in an open field.
b. to set down
Il y avait trop de vent pour poser l'aéronef en douceur.It was too windy to set the aircraft down smoothly.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to pose
Mel essaie de poser comme un mannequin sur chaque photo.Mel tries to pose like a supermodel in every photo.
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