What does the expression poser un lapin mean?

to stand someone up
Poser un lapin literally means to ‘put down a rabbit’ but the expression has nothing to do with the furry animal but more with the action of not showing up to a meeting without telling anyone. The equivalent expression in English would be to stand someone up.

How do you use Poser un lapin in a sentence?

Elle m’a posé un lapin. We had an appointment at the restaurant at 6.00pm. I waited for her until 7.00pm and she didn’t come.

When did people say poser?

poser (n. 1) “one who practices an affected attitude,” 1881, agent noun from pose (v. 1); revived in teenager slang by 1983.

What does poser mean in slang?

‘Poser’ is already an English word, but the meaning isn’t quite the same. Every scene has its poseurs, its wannabes—the ones who try too hard to belong but who don’t have cred. The noun poseur is defined as “a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person.”

What does such a poser mean?

(also poseur) (disapproving) a person who behaves or dresses in a way that is intended to impress other people and is not sincere. He’s such a poser on the dance floor.

Is poser an insult?

Calling someone a poseur is an insult because it insinuates that the person is a liar, a sneak, or delusional. The word poseur is derived from the French, like the words raconteur and liqueur. A poser is someone who poses, like someone who is serving as a model for an artist or someone who is being photographed.

Where did poser come from?

Etymology. The English term “poseur” is a loanword from French. The word in English use dates back to the mid 19th Century. It is from the French word poseur, and from the Old French word poser, meaning “to put, place, or set”.

Is poser a slang term?

(pejorative, slang) A poseur; someone who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others. A baffling question or problem. The definition of a poser is a person who pretends to be someone they are not, or a person who attempts to impress others.