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• Qualifie une personne calme, maîtrisée et assurée, en particulier dans une situation difficile.

Describes someone who is calm, composed, and self-assured, especially in a challenging situation.

1. Arranged for a pictureB1formal

   Positioned or arranged in a particular way for a photograph, painting, or other visual representation.

   Pris en pose

   • The family was posed for a holiday portrait.
   • The model posed elegantly for the fashion shoot.
   • The still life was carefully posed to capture the light.

   Synonymesarrangedcomposedplacedsetstaged

   Antonymescandidspontaneous

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de présenter ou d'adopter une posture, une attitude ou une question, souvent pour l'effet ou la considération.

A verb used to indicate the act of presenting or assuming a position, attitude, or question, often for effect or consideration.

1. Assume a positionA2formal

   To adopt a particular position or attitude, especially for a photograph or portrait.

   Prendre une pose

   • The model posed for the photographer.
   • He posed with his family for a holiday picture.
   • She posed gracefully on the red carpet.

   Synonymesmodelpositionposturesit

2. Present a problem or questionB2formal

   To create or present a difficulty, threat, or question that needs to be considered.

   poser

   • The new regulations pose a challenge for small businesses.
   • His question posed a serious dilemma for the committee.
   • Climate change poses a significant threat to coastal cities.

   Synonymesadvanceaskconstitutecreatepresentproposeputraisesubmit

3. B1informal

   To pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive.

   se faire passer pour

   • He posed as a doctor to gain access to the building.
   • The spy posed as a journalist.
   • She posed as a tourist to avoid suspicion.

   Synonymesimpersonatemasqueradepersonatepretend