French Conversation · Level 99
60 words
French word
mise
Pronunciation
IPA/miz/
Meaning
- feminine nounsetup
Example
La mise en place est terminée.
The setup is complete.
More examples
La mise en place du nouvel équipement a nécessité trois personnes.
The installation of the new equipment required three people.
Core concept
An arranged setup in which objects or equipment are installed and ready to function.
Common phrases
mise en place
installation
mise en place d'équipement
installation of equipment
Similar words
aménagement: Changes to a space that make it more practical to use.
installation: The act of setting up equipment so it can be used.
préparation: Advance work that makes an activity or meal ready to begin.
position: The specific place where an object is located.
Definition in French
Désigne la disposition matérielle d'objets ou l'état de préparation résultant de leur installation.
Word origin
The noun mise developed from the feminine form of the past participle of mettre, an Old French verb descended from Latin mittere, whose meaning expanded to include putting or arranging.
Usage tips
- In mise en place, mise denotes arranging and preparing everything before work begins, so the phrase has a broader sense than simple physical placement.