debout
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debout
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
a. standing
Regarde-toi, debout sous la pluie ! Tu vas attraper froid.Look at you, standing in the rain! You'll catch a cold.
b. standing up
Qui sont les trois personnes debout au fond de la salle ?Who are the three people standing up at the back of the room?
c. on one’s feet
Tout le monde était debout pour accueillir l’ambassadrice.Everyone was on their feet to welcome the ambassador.
d. upright
La figurine est tombée. Tu peux la remettre debout ?The figurine fell over. Can you put it back upright?
2. (out of bed)
3. (figurative) (resisting)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. standing (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Malgré plusieurs années de guerre et d’oppression, le peuple est toujours debout.Despite several years of war and oppression, the people are still standing.
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