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position

position, stance

noun poh-zee-SYOHN Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

location, place

Usage Note

Position is a near-cognate with English and covers physical location, a job position, and a stance or viewpoint (prendre position = to take a stand). In sport it refers to a player's position. The phrase en position de means 'in a position to' — as in je ne suis pas en position de juger (I am not in a position to judge).

Examples

"Gardez la position pendant l'exercice."

Natural Translation

Hold the position during the exercise.

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