noun🔗SharePlaceur, arrangeurOne who places or arranges something."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.personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReceleurOne who deals in stolen goods; a fence."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.personjobbusinesspolicelaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgneau 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."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.animalagriculturenatureenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlacerA place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc."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.geologyplacemineralenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrésor, lieu de trésors(by extension) Any place holding treasures."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.geologymineralpropertyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAlluvial, de placerAlluvial; 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"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.geologymineralgeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
