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stand in French

stand in French is piédestal, pupitre, socle — stand means to be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

stand in French

piédestal
noun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
pupitre
noun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
socle
noun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
étal
noun
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
stand
noun
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
se lever
verb
(intransitive) To rise to one’s feet; to stand up.
être debout
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
se tenir debout
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
attendre
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe.
être debout
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe.
tolérer
verb
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.

What does "stand" mean?

  1. verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
    "She stood by the window watching the rain."
  2. verb To be located or positioned somewhere.
    "The old church still stands at the edge of the village."
  3. verb To tolerate or endure something, usually in the negative.
    "I can't stand the sound of nails on a chalkboard."
  4. verb To remain valid or in effect.
    "The court's ruling still stands despite the appeal."

stand in a sentence

  • She stood by the window watching the rain.
  • He stood up to give his seat to the elderly passenger.
  • The old church still stands at the edge of the village.
  • I can't stand the sound of nails on a chalkboard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stand" in French?

"stand" in French is piédestal, pupitre, socle. stand means: To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

How do you use "stand" in a sentence?

Example: "She stood by the window watching the rain." In French, "stand" is piédestal, pupitre, socle.

Are there other ways to say "stand" in French?

Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "stand": piédestal, pupitre, socle, étal, stand, se lever.

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