French Conversation · Level 101
60 words
French word
placement
Pronunciation
IPA/plasəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounarrangement
Example
Nous avons discuté du placement des tables pour la fête.
We discussed the arrangement of the tables for the party.
More examples
Le placement des meubles a rendu le salon plus pratique.
The placement of the furniture made the living room more practical.
Core concept
A deliberate layout in which each element is assigned a useful place.
Common phrases
placement des tables
placement of the tables
placement des meubles
placement of the furniture
Similar words
emplacement: A specific place where an object or person is situated.
position: The location or orientation of an object or person.
Definition in French
Action ou résultat de placer des objets ou des éléments dans un espace selon un ordre ou une intention.
Word origin
French placement is formed from placer with the noun-forming suffix -ment, while placer comes through Old French from Latin platea.
Usage tips
- Placement is masculine, so standard forms are le placement and un placement.