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    Mettant (en. Putting)

    /mɛtɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of installing or placing something.
    By putting the books on the shelf, he organized his library.
    En mettant les livres sur l'étagère, il a organisé sa bibliothèque.
    To be in a state of position or condition.
    Putting in all the necessary effort, she succeeded in achieving her goal.
    Mettant tous les efforts nécessaires, elle a réussi à atteindre son objectif.
    To use or make use of something.
    He was advised to wear a helmet for protection.
    Il a été conseillé de mettant un casque pour se protéger.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin verb 'ponere', meaning 'to put'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    putting forward
    To underline or emphasize something.
    mettant en avant
    updating
    To refresh or update something.
    mettant à jour
    doubling down
    To accelerate or intensify an effort.
    mettant les bouchées doubles

    Related Words

    put
    The action of placing or installing.
    mettre
    placed
    The state of being put or deposited.
    posé
    installation
    The process of setting something up.
    installation

    Slang Meanings

    To get fashionable.
    She is always putting on the latest trends.
    Elle est toujours en train de mettant les nouvelles tendances.
    To be in action.
    He is always getting things going.
    Il ne fait que mettre toujours les choses en route.