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    Commettre (en. Commit)

    /kɔmɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To carry out an action, often blameworthy.
    He committed a crime.
    Il a commis un crime.
    To engage someone's existence or responsibility.
    She is committed to doing acts of charity.
    Elle s'engage à commettre des actes de charité.
    To produce a result through an act.
    We are going to make a mistake if we are not careful.
    On va commettre une erreur si on ne fait pas attention.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'commettere', composed of 'com-' (together) and 'mittere' (to send).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit a crime
    To perform an illegal act.
    commettre un délit
    to make a mistake
    To do a bad action or make a mistake.
    commettre une faute
    to commit murder
    To intentionally kill someone.
    commettre un meurtre

    Related Words

    crime
    Illegal act punished by law.
    crime
    fault
    Error or blameworthy act.
    faute
    act
    Action, usually in a legal context.
    acte

    Slang Meanings

    To do something wrong.
    He really pulled a big one.
    Il a vraiment commis un gros coup.
    To get into trouble.
    He made a blunder last night.
    Il a commis une gaffe hier soir.