What does position in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word position in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use position in French.

The word position in French means position, position, position, place, position, position, position, position, position, position, abuse of dominance, abuse of dominant position, in a position of strength, in a strong position, be in a position of strength, be in a good position, be in a difficult position, be in an awkward position, sidelights, siege warfare, not take a position, be centre stage, recovery position, pole position, stated position, ready position, dominant position, lotus position, missionary position, recovery position, take a stance, take up position, stance, stand, attitude, position yourself, take up a position. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word position

position

nom féminin (place précise occupée dans l'espace)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous recherchons la position des étoiles dans le ciel.
We are looking for the position of the stars in the sky.

position

nom féminin (manière dont [qch] est placé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tous les tableaux sont en position horizontale.
All of the paintings are in the horizontal position.

position, place

nom féminin (place dans un classement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le coureur français s'élancera demain en quatrième position.
The French rider will start in fourth place tomorrow.

position

nom féminin (manière dont un corps est placé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans cette position, il est impossible de faire un revers correctement.
In this position, it is impossible to do a backhand stroke correctly.

position

nom féminin (situation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il a perdu la confiance du directeur et est dans une position difficile.
He has lost the manager's confidence and is in a difficult position.

position

nom féminin (opinion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Quelle est ta position sur ce sujet ? Je vais peut-être revoir ma position sur ce sujet.
I may revise my opinion on this subject.

position

nom féminin (niveau social)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Quelle est sa position dans cette entreprise ?
What is his position in this company?

position

nom féminin (Danse : pose)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les élèves étudient les différentes positions des bras et des jambes.
These students are studying the various positions of the legs and arms.

position

nom féminin (situation d'un compte bancaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Donnez-moi la position des comptes aujourd'hui.
Give me today's accounting position.

abuse of dominance, abuse of dominant position

nom féminin (monopole excessif) (Economics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a abus de position dominante, ce grand magasin empêche toute concurrence effective dans le secteur.

in a position of strength, in a strong position

locution adverbiale (avec un avantage) (situation)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce pays a abordé les négociations en position de force.
This country tackled the negotiations from a position of strength.

be in a position of strength, be in a good position

locution verbale (bénéficier d'un avantage)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Avec une seule défaite, notre équipe est en position de force pour remporter le championnat.

be in a difficult position, be in an awkward position

locution verbale (avoir du mal à se sortir d'une situation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Coincé entre son devoir et ce que lui dicte son cœur, il est en position délicate.

sidelights

nom masculin pluriel (éclairage automobile : veilleuses) (UK: vehicle)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
En ville, en zone éclairée, mettez vos feux de position.

siege warfare

nom féminin (guerre de tranchées) (uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La Première Guerre Mondiale fut essentiellement une guerre de position.

not take a position

locution verbale (rester neutre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be centre stage

locution verbale (être très important) (UK)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Notre syndicat occupe une position centrale aux cours de ces discussion.

recovery position

nom féminin invariable (abr (position latérale de sécurité) (Medicine)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Si la victime est inconsciente mais respire, il faut la mettre en PLS.

pole position

nom féminin (anglicisme (position de tête) (motor racing)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sur un circuit automobile, la pole position est la première place de la grille de départ.

stated position

nom féminin (opinion tranchée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

ready position

nom féminin (Tennis : attitude alerte entre frappes) (tennis)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

dominant position

nom féminin (monopole)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

lotus position

nom féminin (yoga : posture) (yoga)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

missionary position

nom féminin (position amoureuse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La position du missionnaire est une position sexuelle où un des deux partenaires est couché sur le dos, cuisses écartées, tandis que l'autre s'allonge sur lui.

recovery position

nom féminin (position de sécurité pour un blessé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Si la victime est inconsciente mais respire, il faut la mettre en position latérale de sécurité.

take a stance

locution verbale (figuré (exprimer son opinion)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce syndicat prend position en faveur des mesures présentées.

take up position

locution verbale (s'installer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les CRS prirent position à 300 mètres des bâtiments officiels.
The riot police took up position 300 metres from the government buildings.

stance, stand, attitude

nom féminin (opinion exprimée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je ne comprends pas sa prise de position dans cette affaire.

position yourself, take up a position

(s'apprêter)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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