déplacement

This is the 699th most frequent French word.


déplacement

The French word "déplacement" means "movement," "displacement," or "relocation" in English.


Here, 'déplacement' refers to the physical action of moving objects from one location to another.

Le déplacement des meubles a pris toute la matinée.

The moving of the furniture took all morning.


In this context, 'déplacement' refers to a person's travel or trip, often for professional purposes.

Son déplacement pour affaires à Paris a été annulé.

His business trip to Paris was canceled.


Here, 'déplacement' is used metaphorically to describe a change or shift, in this case in perspective or a standpoint.

Le déplacement du point de vue dans son discours était très intéressant.

The shift in perspective in his speech was very interesting.