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    Mettais (en. Put on)

    /mɛ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of placing or arranging something in a location.
    I always put my keys on the table.
    Je mettais toujours mes clés sur la table.
    The action of installing or laying down an object.
    He set the table for dinner.
    Il mettait la table pour le dîner.
    To express an intention or a habit in the past.
    When I was young, I often wore leather jackets.
    Quand j'étais jeune, je mettais souvent des vestes en cuir.
    To introduce something into a context or situation.
    She played music before starting to dance.
    Elle mettait de la musique avant de commencer à danser.
    To apply a certain amount or effort in a task.
    We put a lot of energy into our project.
    Nous mettions beaucoup d'énergie dans notre projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mittĕre', meaning to send or place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put one's foot in it
    To address a delicate subject directly.
    mettre les pieds dans le plat
    to fine-tune
    To develop or finalize something.
    mettre au point
    to set up
    To organize or establish something.
    mettre en place
    to implement
    To apply or carry out a project.
    mettre en œuvre

    Related Words

    put
    Infinitive verb meaning to place or arrange.
    mettre
    give back
    Verb meaning to restore, to give something new.
    rendre
    place
    Verb meaning to put something on a surface.
    poser

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to someone who gets into complicated situations.
    He always gets himself into trouble; he keeps putting himself in situations.
    Il se met toujours dans des histoires, il n'arrête pas de mettre.
    Using the verb to talk about doing something quickly.
    Come on, put that on quickly and come!
    Allez, mets ça vite et viens !