lay in French
lay in French is laïque, lai, coup — lay means to put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
lay in French
laïque
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
lai
A lyrical, narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets that often deals with tales of adventure and romance.
coup
(colloquial) A casual sexual partner.
pondre
poser
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
mettre
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
coucher
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
What does "lay" mean?
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verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
"She laid the baby gently in the crib."
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verb To produce and deposit an egg.
"The hen laid three eggs this morning."
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verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
"The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead."
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adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.
"He explained the diagnosis in lay terms so she could understand it."
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lay in a sentence
- She laid the baby gently in the crib.
- He laid his keys on the table by the door.
- The hen laid three eggs this morning.
- Some birds lay their eggs on bare ledges instead of building nests.
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What is "lay" in French?
"lay" in French is laïque, lai, coup. lay means: To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
How do you use "lay" in a sentence?
Example: "She laid the baby gently in the crib." In French, "lay" is laïque, lai, coup.
Are there other ways to say "lay" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "lay": laïque, lai, coup, pondre, poser, mettre.
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