déposer

/de.pɔ.ze/
verbIntermediate
general

To place or leave something somewhere, often temporarily.

Il a déposé ses clés sur la table.

He placed his keys on the table.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Related Phrases

déposer les armesphrase
to lay down arms
déposer un témoignagephrase
to give testimony

💡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
root
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