poser

Senses

1. 1.

   to put, to place, to set down

   to put something in a specific location or position

2. 2.

   to pose, to strike a pose

   to position oneself for a photograph or to adopt an affected attitude

3. 3.

   to ask (a question)

   to present a question or inquiry

4. 4.

   to establish, to set (a principle, condition)

   to lay down or establish as a foundation or rule

Examples

• "Pose ton verre sur la table, s'il te plaît."

  Put your glass on the table, please.

• "Elle a posé pour la photo avec un sourire."

  She posed for the photo with a smile.

• "Il m'a posé une question difficile."

  He asked me a difficult question.

Usage

Common everyday verb with multiple uses; often paired with prepositions like *sur*, *dans*, *à côté de*. In mathematics/logic, "poser" can mean "to state" or "to assume." Avoid confusing with the English noun "poser" (which would be *poseur* in French).