position

• Nom désignant l'emplacement, le lieu ou la disposition de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un, ainsi qu'un rôle, un poste ou un point de vue déterminé.

A noun referring to a location, place, or arrangement of something or someone, or a particular role, job, or standpoint.

1. Location or placeA2formal

   The place where someone or something is located or situated.

   Position (lieu)

   • The map shows the exact position of the treasure.
   • She changed her position in the room to get a better view.
   • The GPS indicated our current position.

   Synonymeslocalelocalitylocationplacepointsettingsitesituationspotwhereabouts

2. Job or roleA2formal

   A job or official role within an organization or company.

   Poste, fonction

   • He applied for a position at the bank.
   • She holds a senior position in the marketing department.
   • The company is offering a new position for a software engineer.

   Synonymesappointmentjobofficeopeningpostrolesituationslot

3. Opinion or stanceB1formal

   A person's attitude, opinion, or viewpoint on a particular issue.

   Position (opinion)

   • The politician stated his position on climate change.
   • She took a firm position against the new policy.
   • We need to understand each other's positions before negotiating.

   Synonymesattitudebeliefopinionperspectivestancestandviewviewpoint

4. Rank or statusB1formal

   The level of importance, rank, or status in a hierarchy.

   Position dans une hiérarchie

   • He rose to a position of power in the company.
   • The team finished in first position in the league.
   • Her position in the organization gives her authority.

   Synonymesfootingplaceprestigerankstandingstationstatus

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de placer ou de situer quelque chose à un endroit ou dans une position déterminée, ou encore de se positionner soi-même ou une marque/produit de manière stratégique.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing or arranging something in a particular location or situation.

1. Place or arrangeB1formal

   To put something in a particular place or location.

   Placer

   • She positioned the vase carefully on the shelf.
   • The photographer positioned the model near the window.
   • He positioned the chairs in a circle for the meeting.

   Synonymesarrangedisposelaylocateplacepostputsetsituatestand

   Antonymesdislodgedisplaceextractremove

2. Take a strategic stanceB2formal

   To adopt a particular attitude or viewpoint in a debate or situation.

   Se positionner

   • The company positioned itself as a leader in sustainable energy.
   • He positioned himself as a moderate in the political debate.
   • She positioned her argument carefully to win the case.

   Synonymesaligninclinejockeyleanmaneuverorientposture