No. 4,817 in French
remplacement
Replacement.
In a sentence
Le remplacement de la vitre cassée a été effectué rapidement.
The replacement of the broken window was performed quickly.
Here, 'remplacement' refers to the act of substituting one object (the broken window) with another (a new window).
Le remplacement d'un employé absent demande une organisation minutieuse.
Replacing an absent employee requires meticulous organization.
In this context, 'remplacement' signifies the substitution of one individual filling a role due to their absence by another.
Son remplacement en tant que chef du projet a surpris toute l'équipe.
His replacement as the project leader surprised the whole team.
Here, 'remplacement' denotes the action of assigning a new person to fulfill a specific position or role.
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