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déplacer

to move

verb deh-plah-SEH Less Common

Also means

to displace

Usage Note

Déplacer means to physically move something from its place. The reflexive se déplacer means to travel or get around (je me déplace à pied = I get around on foot). A déplacement (m) is a trip or relocation.

Examples

"Il faut déplacer ce meuble."

Natural Translation

This piece of furniture needs to be moved.

Literal Translation

We must move this piece of furniture.

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