Lieu Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫju/, /ˈɫu

LOO

UK

lˈuː

LOO

Definition

'Lieu' means 'place' but is usually used in the formal phrase 'in lieu of', which means 'instead of' or 'in place of' something.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'in lieu of' in formal or legal contexts. Rarely used alone. Do not say 'in the lieu of.' Common in official documents, contracts, or formal writing.

• Spanish: lugar de - en vez de
• Portuguese (BR): lugar de - em vez de
• Portuguese (PT): lugar de - em vez de
• Chinese (Simplified): 代替 - 取代
• Chinese (Traditional): 代替 - 取代
• Hindi: के स्थान पर
• Arabic: بدلاً من
• Bengali: পরিবর্তে (in lieu of) - স্থানে (formal)
• Russian: вместо (in lieu of) - взамен (формальное)
• Japanese: 代わりに (in lieu of)
• Vietnamese: thay cho - thay vì (in lieu of)
• Korean: 대신에 (in lieu of)
• Turkish: yerine (in lieu of)
• Urdu: کے بدلے میں (in lieu of)
• Indonesian: sebagai pengganti (in lieu of)

Example Sentences

She took a day off in lieu of overtime pay.

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He gave us store credit in lieu of a refund.

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Can I use my holiday in lieu of sick days?

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He received time off in lieu after working during the holidays.

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Some companies offer extra vacation in lieu of a bonus.

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You can choose to donate money in lieu of bringing a gift.

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