This is the 1580th most frequent French word.
placée
Placed.
The verb 'placée' is used as a participle indicating the state of placement of an object (lamp) in a specific location (desk).
La lampe est placée sur le bureau.
The lamp is placed on the desk.
The reflexive form demonstrates that the subject (she) actively positioned herself into a location (waiting line).
Elle s'est placée dans la file d'attente.
She placed herself in the waiting line.
Here, 'placée' is used adjectivally to describe the advantageous positioning of a subject (company) within a domain (market).