stead in French
stead in French is lieu — stead means the place or role of someone or something, especially when taken over by a replacement, as in "in his stead.".
stead in French
lieu
(archaic, or, literary) A place, or spot, in general; location. [10th–19th c.]
What does "stead" mean?
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noun The place or role of someone or something, especially when taken over by a replacement, as in "in his stead."
"When the manager fell ill, her assistant took over in her stead."
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verb To be of use or help to someone, as in "stand someone in good stead."
"His years of training stood him in good stead during the final match."
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stead in a sentence
- When the manager fell ill, her assistant took over in her stead.
- A new bridge was built in the stead of the old wooden one.
- His years of training stood him in good stead during the final match.
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What is "stead" in French?
"stead" in French is lieu. stead means: The place or role of someone or something, especially when taken over by a replacement, as in "in his stead."
How do you use "stead" in a sentence?
Example: "When the manager fell ill, her assistant took over in her stead." In French, "stead" is lieu.
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