La nouvelle politique pourrait poser un vrai défi aux petites entreprises locales.
English: The new policy could pose a real challenge for small local businesses.
poser /pozˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "pose".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- pose
- Translation
- poser
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | poser |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + poser
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent poser.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Elle a posé pour le photographe devant la belle fontaine ancienne en pierre.
English: She posed for the photographer in front of the beautiful ancient stone fountain.
Le changement climatique présente des risques sérieux pour les villes côtières du monde entier.
English: Climate change poses serious risks to coastal cities around the entire world.
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