What does se situer in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word se situer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use se situer in French.
The word se situer in French means place, put, situate, be, take place, identify with, be situated, be placed, be among the front runners, be among the main contenders. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word se situer
place, putverbe transitif (localiser) (location) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Où situez-vous la ville de Grenoble ? Where would you put the city of Grenoble? |
situateverbe transitif (placer dans l'espace ou le temps) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Quand situez-vous la disparition des dinosaures ? Where in time do you situate the disappearance of dinosaurs? |
beverbe pronominal (se trouver, être) (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") Notre magasin se situe en plein centre-ville. Our shop is right in the middle of town. |
take placeverbe pronominal (se passer, avoir lieu) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") L'histoire se situe au XVIIe siècle. The story takes place in the seventeenth century. |
identify withverbe pronominal (avoir des affinités avec) Cet homme politique se situe plutôt à droite. This politician largely identifies with the right. |
be situated, be placedverbe pronominal (appartenir à un groupe) Ce peintre se situe parmi les impressionnistes. This painter is situated among the impressionists. |
be among the front runners, be among the main contenderslocution verbale (figuré (faire partie des premiers) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Votre proposition se situe dans le peloton de tête. |
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