French word

remplaçant

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɑ̃plasɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsubstitute

Example

Le remplaçant arrive demain.

The substitute arrives tomorrow.

Illustration for remplaçant (substitute)

More examples

Aujourd'hui, le remplaçant prend ma classe.

Today, the substitute is taking my class.

Core concept

A person stepping into another person's place or role for a limited time.

Common phrases

  • un remplaçant

    a substitute

  • un remplaçant temporaire

    a temporary substitute

Similar words

suppléant: A person who fills in during someone's absence or when a position is vacant.
intérimaire: A person hired to work for a fixed period.

Definition in French

Désigne quelqu'un qui prend la place d'une autre personne, de façon temporaire ou ponctuelle.

Word origin

The noun remplaçant comes from the present participle of remplacer, formed with re- and placer, meaning to put in another place.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is remplaçante, so the article and any adjective must agree with the person's gender.

Other meanings

  • stand-innoun
  • replacementnoun

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