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lay

Pronunciation: /leɪ/

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French translation of lay

A. adj

B. vtr

  • 1 (place) poser [object, card] (in dans sur) (on sur); (spread out) étaler [rug, newspaper] (on sur); (arrange) disposer (on sur) to lay the table (for) = mettre la table (pour)

C. vi

Phrasal verbs

lay down

a coucher [baby, patient]; étaler [rug, cards]; poser [book, implement]; déposer [weapon] b to lay down one's life for = sacrifier sa vie pour c établir [rule]; poser [condition]

lay off

(temporarily) mettre [qn] en chômage technique; (permanently) licencier

lay on

prévoir [meal, transport]; organiser [trip]

lay out

a disposer [goods, food]; étaler [map, garment, fabric] b concevoir [building, advert]; mettre [qch] en page [letter]; monter [page]

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