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déposer
/de.pɔ.ze/
to drop off
Je vais déposer mon colis à la poste.
I'm going to drop off my package at the post office.
general
To place or leave something somewhere, often temporarily.
Il a déposé ses clés sur la table.
He placed his keys on the table.
Commonly used for leaving items in a specific place.
Law
formal
To submit or file something, such as a document or application.
Elle a déposé une plainte contre son employeur.
She filed a complaint against her employer.
In legal contexts, often refers to submitting official documents.
general
To lay or place something, especially in a careful or deliberate manner.
Le peintre a déposé une couche de vernis sur le tableau.
The painter applied a layer of varnish to the painting.
Used in contexts where precision or care is implied.
Collocations
déposer une plainteto file a complaintdéposer un colisto drop off a packagedéposer une candidatureto submit an application
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Legal Context
In legal contexts, 'déposer' often means to submit or file documents, such as complaints or applications.
Gold Rule
Temporary Action
'Déposer' often implies a temporary or intentional action, such as dropping off a package or placing an item somewhere.
Word Origin
From Old French 'desposer', from Latin 'deponere' (to put down).
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'déposer' often implies a temporary or intentional action. In legal contexts, it can mean to submit or file documents.
Word Breakdown
dé-
down, off
prefix-poser
to place, to put
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