déplacer
move
Faire changer quelque chose ou quelqu’un de place ou de position.
déplacer is a French verb that means "to move" or "to shift."
Meaning:
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To move from one place to another: This is the most common meaning. It refers to physically changing the position or location of something or someone.
- Example: Je vais déplacer la table. (I am going to move the table.)
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To transfer or relocate in a broader sense: It can also mean to change the location of something more abstract, like offices, events, or even ideas, although this usage is less common.
Parts of the word:
- dé-: A prefix meaning "off," "away," or "reversal."
- placer: A verb meaning "to place" or "to put."
So, déplacer literally suggests "to un-place" or "to remove from the place," thus “move.”
Synonyms:
- bouger (to move)
- transporter (to transport, move something from one place to another)
- remuer (to stir or move slightly)
- changer de place (to change location)
Antonyms:
- rester (to stay)
- immobiliser (to immobilize, keep still)
- fixer (to fix, keep in place)
In summary, déplacer is used when referring to moving or repositioning something or someone from one place to another.
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Examples
Je peux déplacer la chaise.verb
I can move the chair.
Nous allons déplacer la table ensemble.verb
We are going to move the table together.
Marie veut déplacer la chaise près de la fenêtre.verb
Marie wants to move the chair near the window.
Parfois nous devons déplacer des objets lourds.verb
Sometimes we have to move heavy objects.
Paul doit déplacer le grand carton dans le salon.verb
Paul has to move the big box into the living room.
Nous devons déplacer le lit pour nettoyer le sol.verb
We need to move the bed to clean the floor.
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