poster
/pɔs.te/
In French, the word poster is used for a long dowel or plank protruding from the ground.
The noun poster refers to a physical object like a protruding plank. For other meanings of 'post', see the related forms: afficher means to hang a notice in a conspicuous manner, while poster and publier are used on the Internet to mean publishing a message.
Meaning: long dowel or plank protruding from the ground (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, the term emploi might be used to express the word 'post'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /pɔs.te/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be aware that the word poste can also refer to a mailbox or a postal service depending on the context.
Did you know?
- The French word poster is a loanword from English when referring to a printed advertisement on a wall, but it is a native French verb when meaning to send a letter.
- The word poste is a homonym that can mean a job, a radio, a mailbox or even a guard station depending on the sentence.
- While poste refers to the postal service, it also describes a job position or a military station, reflecting the historical use of 'posts' as relay stations for messengers.
Examples in context
- N'oublie pas de poster la lettre.Don't forget to post the letter.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of poster regarding a letter.Tatoeba #128322 by sacredceltic, translation #46743 by sundown
- Elle a oublié de poster la lettre.She forgot to post the letter.Tatoeba #134456 by Aiji, translation #11985474 by sundown
- Je dois me souvenir de poster la lettre.I must remember to post the letter.Tatoeba #1461085 by sacredceltic, translation #261719 by sundown
- Je vous écris concernant le poste de directeur des ventes que vous avez annoncé récemment.I am writing to you regarding the post of Sales Director that you recently advertised.
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are building a fence in the garden.
- LéaCe poster est un peu tordu.This post is a bit crooked.
- LucasJe vais essayer de le redresser.I will try to straighten it.
- LéaIl faut enfoncer le poster plus profondément.The post needs to be driven in deeper.
- LucasTu as raison, Lucas va s'en occuper.You are right, Lucas will take care of it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry poster, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries poster, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
