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• Nom désignant une position, une structure ou un endroit où quelqu'un ou quelque chose se tient, ou encore un petit étal ou un kiosque pour vendre des marchandises.

A noun referring to a position, structure, or place where someone or something stands, or a small stall or booth for selling goods.

1. Position or attitudeB1formal

   A position taken on an issue or opinion that one publicly supports.

   Position (prise de position)

   • The politician took a firm stand on climate change.
   • What is your stand on this matter?
   • She made her stand clear during the debate.

   Synonymesattitudeopinionperspectivepolicypositionposturestancestandpointviewpoint

   Antonymesequivocationindecisionvacillationwavering

2. Structure for supportA1formal

   A piece of furniture or equipment used to hold or support something.

   support

   • Put the lamp on the night stand.
   • The microphone stand was too short.
   • He bought a new TV stand for the living room.

   Synonymesbaseframeholderpedestalracksupporttripod

3. Vendor stallA2informal

   A small shop or stall where goods are sold, often at markets or events.

   Stand (échoppe, étal)

   • They bought hot dogs from the food stand.
   • The lemonade stand was popular with kids.
   • There was a jewelry stand at the fair.

   Synonymesboothcartcounterkioskstall

4. Witness standC1formallegal

   The place in a courtroom where a witness gives evidence.

   barre des témoins

   • The witness took the stand and began testifying.
   • The lawyer questioned the defendant from the stand.
   • She was nervous when called to the witness stand.

   Synonymeswitness box

• Verbe signifiant se tenir droit sur ses pieds ou rester immobile en position verticale, ou encore demeurer dans un état ou un lieu donné.

A verb used to indicate the act of being upright on one's feet or remaining stationary in an upright position.

verbe irrégulier

1. Be on feetA1formal

   To be in an upright position supported by one's feet.

   Être debout

   • Please stand up when the teacher enters.
   • She stood by the window looking outside.
   • He stood still during the national anthem.

   Antonymescrouchkneelliesitsquat

2. Tolerate or endureB1informal

   To be able to bear something unpleasant or difficult.

   supporter, tolérer

   • I can't stand loud music.
   • She can't stand being late.
   • He stands no chance of winning the race.

   Synonymesabidebearbrookendurestomachtaketoleratewithstand

   Antonymesenjoyloverelishsavor

3. Take or maintain positionB2formal

   To take or maintain a particular attitude, position, or course of action.

   adopter une position

   • I stand corrected on that point.
   • She stands accused of theft.
   • We must stand firm against injustice.

   Synonymesabidebecontinueholdpersistremainstay

Variantes phrasalstand bystand forstand instand outstand up