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pose in French

pose in French is pose, poser, disposer — pose means to hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.

pose in French

pose
noun
Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
poser
verb
(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
disposer
verb
(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
mettre
verb
(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
poser
verb
constituer
verb
(transitive) To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
représenter
verb
(transitive) To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).

What does "pose" mean?

  1. verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
    "The twins posed on the beach while their father took photos."
  2. verb To present or create a problem, risk, or question.
    "The broken stairs pose a danger to anyone using the building."
  3. verb To pretend to be someone or something else, usually to deceive.
    "He posed as a plumber to get inside the house."
  4. noun A particular position of the body, or an affected, showy manner.
    "The yoga teacher showed us a simple pose for stretching the back."
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pose in a sentence

  • The twins posed on the beach while their father took photos.
  • The models posed for the camera on the rooftop.
  • The broken stairs pose a danger to anyone using the building.
  • Rising sea levels pose a serious threat to coastal towns.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pose" in French?
"pose" in French is pose, poser, disposer. pose means: To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
How do you use "pose" in a sentence?
Example: "The twins posed on the beach while their father took photos." In French, "pose" is pose, poser, disposer.
Are there other ways to say "pose" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "pose": pose, poser, disposer, mettre, constituer, représenter.
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