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poser

to place

verb poh-ZAY Common

Also means

to put down

Usage Note

Poser implies setting something down gently or deliberately, in contrast to mettre (to put) which is more neutral. The reflexive se poser means to land (a plane or bird) or to arise (a question). Poser une question is the standard French way to say 'to ask a question' — do not use demander une question, a common anglicism.

Examples

"Pose ton sac sur la chaise."

Natural Translation

Put your bag on the chair.

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