French Conversation · Level 119
60 words
French word
implanter
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃plɑ̃te/
Meaning
- verbset up
Example
La société a implanté une filiale au Japon l'année dernière.
The company set up a subsidiary in Japan last year.
More examples
La marque veut implanter un magasin en centre-ville.
The brand wants to establish a store downtown.
Core concept
A plant rooted in new soil as a lasting base for people or a business.
Common phrases
implanter un magasin
establish a store
implanter son siège social
establish its headquarters
Similar words
s'implanter: Establish a base in a new area and put down roots while beginning operations.
ouvrir: Officially start operating a shop or branch.
installer: Place people or equipment in a designated location so work can begin.
créer: Create a new business or thing from scratch.
Definition in French
Installer ou établir durablement une présence humaine ou commerciale dans un lieu, par exemple une filiale, un magasin ou une usine.
Word origin
French implanter comes from Latin implantare, formed from in- meaning 'into' and plantare meaning 'to plant', extending literal planting into firm establishment.
Usage tips
- For an organization entering a place, French often uses s'implanter, while implanter usually takes the established unit as a direct object.
Other meanings
- establish oneselfverb
- installverb
Opposites
- retirerwithdrawverb
Related words
- implantationinstallationnoun
- implantéinstalledadjective