Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Lieu"
The meaning of "Lieu" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
Что значит in lieu of?
A:
it does, it implies whats being replaced is being replaced because its not available i guess? you could say, i'm going to have toast instead of cereal for breakfast, but if you said i'm going to have toast in lieu of cereal it would imply that you ran out of cereal and that's why you are having toast instead.
Q:
Что значит in lieu of?
A:
Instead of
Usually like "since we don't have....."
Eg. In lieu of torches, we used candles to light the room
Usually like "since we don't have....."
Eg. In lieu of torches, we used candles to light the room
Q:
Что значит lieu?
A:
@Iwami: like a substitute
Q:
Что значит "in lieu of"?
A:
I give you something "in lieu of" means I give you something to be used for the same purpose.
I give you a credit card in lieu of money.
I give you a horse in lieu of a car.
You gave me a hug in lieu of a kiss.
I give you a diamond in lieu of that lump of coal.
You used a blanket in lieu of a coat.
I shouted "someone is at the door!" in lieu of a doorbell.
I screamed "get out of the way" in lieu of a police siren.
We rode a horse in lieu of a bus.
I slept in a tent in lieu of a house.
I give you a credit card in lieu of money.
I give you a horse in lieu of a car.
You gave me a hug in lieu of a kiss.
I give you a diamond in lieu of that lump of coal.
You used a blanket in lieu of a coat.
I shouted "someone is at the door!" in lieu of a doorbell.
I screamed "get out of the way" in lieu of a police siren.
We rode a horse in lieu of a bus.
I slept in a tent in lieu of a house.
Example sentences using "Lieu"
Q:
Покажите мне примеры предложений с in lieu .
A:
He gave me a voucher in lieu of the payment for the work I did.
Those who work on the weekends will get the time off on on Wednesdays in lieu
He left his jewellery in lieu of his debt returns.
Those who work on the weekends will get the time off on on Wednesdays in lieu
He left his jewellery in lieu of his debt returns.
Q:
Покажите мне примеры предложений с in lieu of.
A:
The expression "in lieu"
means something "related" to a particular topic.
means something "related" to a particular topic.
Q:
Покажите мне примеры предложений с in lieu of.
A:
He was able to use a student ID in lieu of a driver’s license to prove his identity.
Q:
Покажите мне примеры предложений с in lieu of.
A:
I have a day off in lieu of the Sunday I worked last month.
Synonyms of "Lieu" and their differences
Q:
В чем разница между In lieu of и instead of ?
A:
they mean the same thing, but “in lieu of” is very formal, used in legal contexts.
Q:
В чем разница между in lieu of и instead of ?
A:
"Instead of" is widely used.
"in lieu of" is used, as far as I know, only in written English.
They mean the same.
"in lieu of" is used, as far as I know, only in written English.
They mean the same.
Q:
В чем разница между in lieu of и in place of ?
A:
they are the same :)
Q:
В чем разница между lieu и milieu ?
A:
They are both borrowed from French. The word "lieu" in French means "place", and in English it is usually used in set phrase "in lieu of", meaning "instead of". The word "milieu" in French means "middle" which is a combination of "mi-" (mid-) and "lieu" (place), and in English it means social environment.
Translations of "Lieu"
Q:
Как сказать на Английском (американский вариант)? en, désigne le lieu
A:
Avez-vous plus de cette phrase ?
Je ne suis pas certaine de la situation.
Je ne suis pas certaine de la situation.
Q:
Как сказать на Английском (британский вариант)? in lieu of
A:
Holle friend
Q:
Как сказать на Английском (американский вариант)? lieu de loisir
A:
place of leisure??
Q:
Как сказать на Английском (британский вариант)? lieu et forme de pouvoir
A:
Place / location and forms of power
I hope this helps 🙂
I hope this helps 🙂
Q:
Как сказать на Английском (американский вариант)? lieu
A:
As in "in lieu of"?
"Instead of using water, he used milk for the pancakes."
"He used milk in lieu of water for the pancakes."
These sentences mean the exact same thing. Pronounced "LOO"; rhymes with "blue".
"Instead of using water, he used milk for the pancakes."
"He used milk in lieu of water for the pancakes."
These sentences mean the exact same thing. Pronounced "LOO"; rhymes with "blue".
Other questions about "Lieu"
Q:
What do lieu and in lieu of mean?Is lieu a French English word?
A:
Lieu does originate from French.
We use it to mean "instead" or "in replacement of".
For example, " In lieu of studying, I spent my weekends playing video games."
We use it to mean "instead" or "in replacement of".
For example, " In lieu of studying, I spent my weekends playing video games."
Q:
"in lieu of xx"
how uncommon is that expression?
is it almost never be found in normal speech these days? is it something that is only found in formal letters such as legal documents?
how uncommon is that expression?
is it almost never be found in normal speech these days? is it something that is only found in formal letters such as legal documents?
A:
It is very common. Anyone who's ever read a wedding or funeral announcement has come across this at some time in their life.
"In lieu of flowers, please donate to xx charity",
"in lieu of formal dress, the bride and groom request that guests wear aloha attire."
"in lieu of refunds for tonight's cancelled show, guests' tickets will be honored at a future concert to be rescheduled at a future date.
Likewise, this phrase is also widely used on news and tv shows for similar situations as well as in business.
"In lieu of flowers, please donate to xx charity",
"in lieu of formal dress, the bride and groom request that guests wear aloha attire."
"in lieu of refunds for tonight's cancelled show, guests' tickets will be honored at a future concert to be rescheduled at a future date.
Likewise, this phrase is also widely used on news and tv shows for similar situations as well as in business.
Q:
is it more "impressing" to say "in lieu of" or "in place of"? Do the two phrases even have the same meaning?
A:
they mean the same and 'in lieu of' sounds cooler to me.
Q:
instead of / in lieu of
Is there a difference?
Is there a difference?
A:
no difference between them
but you can use (instead of )
because it is more using
but you can use (instead of )
because it is more using
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