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to stand for
[phrase form: stand]
01
représenter, symboliser
to convey a particular meaning, either explicitly or implicitly
Transitive: to stand for a concept or belief
Exemples
The statue in the park stands for peace and harmony among diverse communities.
La statue dans le parc symbolise la paix et l'harmonie parmi les communautés diverses.
02
représenter, signifier
to represent something in the form of an abbreviation or symbol
Transitive: to stand for a word or expression
Exemples
In computer science, ' AI ' stands for artificial intelligence.
En informatique, 'IA' signifie intelligence artificielle.
03
supporter, tolérer
to endure a particular behavior, action, or situation
Transitive: to stand for a particular behavior or action
Exemples
Parents should not stand for disrespectful behavior from their children.
Les parents ne devraient pas tolérer un comportement irrespectueux de la part de leurs enfants.
04
représenter, symboliser
to act as a substitute for something, taking its place or being equivalent to it
Transitive: to stand for sth
Exemples
Each element in the periodic table stands for a unique chemical substance.
Chaque élément du tableau périodique représente une substance chimique unique.
05
se présenter, candidater
to participate in an election, trying to be chosen for an official role or become a member of an organization
Transitive: to stand for an election or a position
Exemples
The seasoned politician announced his decision to stand for re-election, emphasizing his track record and future plans.
Le politicien chevronné a annoncé sa décision de se présenter à la réélection, en mettant l'accent sur son bilan et ses projets futurs.
