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pozisjɔ̃
Translation
position
Word origin
From Latin positio ('a placing, position'), from ponere ('to put, place'). The same root gives English position, as well as compose, deposit and posture.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- positio
- English cognates
- position, deposit, posture
Grammar
Examples
l'.
He holds an important position in the company.
Quelle ?
What is your position on this subject?
- .
Get into the starting position.
au cette .
Change position if your back hurts on this chair.
cette .
Our team is in a good position to win this year.
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