posant
The French word "posant" is the present participle (participe présent) of the verb "poser", which means "to put," "to place," or "to pose"—depending on the context.
✅ Meanings of "posant" in context:
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Placing / Putting
- Il avance lentement, posant chaque pied avec précaution.
→ "He moves slowly, placing each foot carefully."
- Il avance lentement, posant chaque pied avec précaution.
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Asking (a question)
- Elle est entrée, posant immédiatement une question.
→ "She came in, immediately asking a question."
- Elle est entrée, posant immédiatement une question.
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Posing (for a photo or model)
- Le modèle restait immobile, posant pour le peintre.
→ "The model stayed still, posing for the painter."
- Le modèle restait immobile, posant pour le peintre.
Grammar tip:
- As a present participle, "posant" is often used with "en" to mean "while doing something":
- En posant la question, il souriait.
→ "While asking the question, he smiled."
- En posant la question, il souriait.
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