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placingnoun
placings
pl
Translations
classementSport, compétition.
She was thrilled with her placing in the marathon, finishing in the top ten.
Elle était ravie de son classement au marathon, terminant dans le top dix.
The careful placing of the vase on the shelf prevented it from falling.
Le placement soigneux du vase sur l'étagère a empêché qu'il ne tombe.
Additional translations
placeSport, compétition; plus courant dans la langue courante.
Definitions
The act of putting something in a particular position or location.
The careful placing of the vase on the shelf prevented it from falling.
A position or rank in a competition or contest.
She was thrilled with her placing in the marathon, finishing in the top ten.
Synonyms
site
establishment
deployment
setting
location
arrangement
positioning
placinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
US
/ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "placing mechanism".
Translations
de placementTechnique.
The placing arm of the robot malfunctioned during the test.
Le bras de placement du robot est tombé en panne pendant le test.
Definitions
Relating to or involved in the act of putting something in a particular place; used before a noun to describe such action.
The placing arm of the robot malfunctioned during the test.
Synonyms
planting
arranging
stationing
depositing
installing
laying
putting
setting
locating
situating
positioning
placeverb

placing

Gerund

placed
Past Simple
placed
Past Participle
placing
Gerund
UK
/pleɪs/
US
/pleɪs/
Translations
She carefully placed the vase on the shelf.
Elle a soigneusement placé le vase sur l’étagère.
se classerAu sens de résultat ou de rang dans une compétition.
She placed third in the national spelling bee.
Elle s’est classée troisième au concours national d’orthographe.
Additional translations
placerAu sens financier.
situerFamilier, au sens de reconnaître ou identifier quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
Definitions
To put something in a particular position or location.
She carefully placed the vase on the shelf.
To arrange or set in a particular order or position.
The teacher placed the students in groups for the project.
To assign or allocate a role, task, or position to someone.
The company placed him in charge of the new marketing campaign.
To deposit or invest money in a financial account or venture.
He decided to place his savings in a high-interest account.
To rank or score in a competition or contest.
She placed third in the national spelling bee.
To recognize or identify someone or something that one cannot immediately name or remember.
I know I've seen that actor before, but I just can't place him.
Synonyms
set
put
situate
assign
deposit
arrange
establish
install
locate
position
placenoun
Definitions
A particular position or point in space.
The park is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
A portion of space available or designated for or being used by someone.
There is a place for everyone at the table.
A building or area used for a specified purpose or activity.
The library is a quiet place for studying.
A position in a sequence or hierarchy.
She finished in second place in the race.
A role or function that someone or something has in a particular situation.
He found his place in the team as a leader.
Informal. A person's home, apartment, or residence.
You can crash at my place if you don't want to drive home tonight.
A particular town, city, or village.
Edinburgh is a beautiful place with a rich history.
placeadjective
Definitions
Relating to or associated with a location; typically used before another noun.
The guide explained the origins of several place names in the region.
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