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laid

UK
/leɪd/
US
/leɪd/
laid down
laid down
laid off
laid off

Translations

laidpast participle
Used attributively as the past participle of the verb "lay".
The bricks were laid in straight, even rows.
Les briques étaient posées en rangées droites et régulières.
Their carefully laid plans were ruined by the storm.
Leurs plans soigneusement préparés ont été ruinés par la tempête.
layverb

laid

Past Simple

laid
Past Simple
laid
Past Participle
laying
Gerund
UK
/leɪ/
US
/leɪ/
She laid the book on the table.
Elle a posé le livre sur la table.
The hen lays eggs every morning.
La poule pond des œufs chaque matin.
établirPour des bases, un plan ou une organisation.
They laid the groundwork for the new project.
Ils ont établi les bases du nouveau projet.
The government laid a heavy tax on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé une lourde taxe sur les biens de luxe.
miserAu sens de pari.
He laid fifty dollars on the long-shot to win.
Il a misé cinquante dollars sur l'outsider pour gagner.
soumettreAu sens formel.
The finance committee laid the proposal before the board.
Le comité des finances a soumis la proposition au conseil.
Additional translations
mettrePlus général selon le contexte.
préparerDans le sens de préparer ou mettre en place.
déposerSurtout en contexte administratif ou parlementaire.
Synonyms
place
put
set
position
arrange
deposit
install
locate
situate

Definitions

laidpast participle
Placed down gently or carefully so as to rest on a surface.
The bricks were laid in straight, even rows.
Prepared or arranged in advance.
Their carefully laid plans were ruined by the storm.
layverb
To put something down, especially in a flat or horizontal position.
She laid the book on the table.
To produce and deposit eggs.
The hen lays eggs every morning.
To arrange or prepare something according to a plan.
They laid the groundwork for the new project.
To impose a burden, duty, or penalty.
The government laid a heavy tax on luxury goods.
To place a bet or wager, especially by offering odds against an outcome.
He laid fifty dollars on the long-shot to win.
To present or submit formally for consideration or decision.
The finance committee laid the proposal before the board.
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