prendre position

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pʁɑ̃.dʁə po.zi.sjɔ̃/
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Verb

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prendre position

  1. to take position, to assume position
    Les troupes ont pris position sur les flancs des collines.
    The troops took position on the hillsides.
    Des navires d’assaut amphibie et un démineur ont pris position au large des côtes laissant présager une attaque sur la ville.
    The amphibious assault ships and a minesweeper took position off the coast, suggesting an attack on the city.
  2. (figurative) to take a stand, to make a stand
    Synonym: prendre parti
    L’association a pris position contre la guerre.
    The association took a stand against war.
    Le premier ministre a publiquement pris position en faveur de la privatisation d’entreprises publiques.
    The prime minister publicly took a stand in favour of the privatisation of public enterprises.
    Il est connu pour avoir régulièrement pris position sur divers problèmes de société.
    He is known for having regularly taken a stand on various problems of society.

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