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placer

/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/

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noun

Placeur, arrangeur

One who places or arranges something.

Examples :

"The placer of the centerpieces at the wedding reception had a great eye for detail. "

Le placeur des centres de table à la réception de mariage avait un grand sens du détail.

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noun

Receleur

One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.

Examples :

"The police suspected the pawn shop owner was a placer, buying jewelry and electronics that were likely stolen. "

La police soupçonnait le propriétaire du magasin de prêt sur gages d'être un receleur, achetant des bijoux et de l'électronique probablement volés.

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noun

Agneau orphelin

(sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.

Examples :

"After its mother died, the little lamb became a placer, constantly staying near and rubbing against the large rock in the pasture. "

Après la mort de sa mère, le petit agneau est devenu un agneau orphelin, restant constamment près du gros rocher dans le pâturage et se frottant contre lui.

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noun

Placer

A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.

Examples :

"The old prospector spent his days working the placer, hoping to find enough gold to retire. "

Le vieux prospecteur passait ses journées à travailler le placer, espérant trouver assez d'or pour prendre sa retraite.

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noun

Trésor, lieu de trésors

(by extension) Any place holding treasures.

Examples :

"The attic was a placer of forgotten treasures, filled with old toys and photo albums. "

Le grenier était un lieu de trésors oubliés, rempli de vieux jouets et d'albums photo.

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adjective

Alluvial, de placer

Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver

Examples :

"The old prospector sifted through the placer gold, hoping to find a valuable nugget. "

Le vieux prospecteur tamisa l'or de placer, espérant trouver une pépite précieuse.

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