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    Mettent (en. Put)

    /mɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To place something in a specific location.
    They put the books on the table.
    Ils mettent les livres sur la table.
    To apply or establish a state or condition.
    They are setting up new rules at the school.
    Ils mettent en place des nouvelles règles dans l'école.
    To wear a garment or accessory.
    They wear elegant dresses for the party.
    Elles mettent des robes élégantes pour la fête.
    To force an idea or concept into someone's mind.
    They highlight their political opinions.
    Ils mettent en avant leurs opinions politiques.

    Etymology

    The verb 'mettre' comes from the Latin 'mittĕre', which means 'to send'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set up
    To organize or establish something.
    mettre en place
    to update
    To update or renew information.
    mettre à jour
    to highlight
    To emphasize or highlight something.
    mettre en avant
    to go all out
    To do everything possible to succeed in a project or task.
    mettre le paquet
    to test
    To test or require an assessment.
    mettre à l'épreuve

    Related Words

    puts
    Third person singular of the verb 'to put'.
    met
    to put
    Infinitive of the verb meaning to place or to put.
    mettre
    placed
    Past participle of 'to place', indicating that something has been put.
    posé
    position
    The place or situation where something is put.
    position
    put
    Dialectal or archaic form of 'to put'.
    mit

    Slang Meanings

    To have a sudden positive effect.
    This music sets the party on fire.
    Cette musique met le feu à la fête.
    To get oneself into a difficult situation.
    He got himself into a mess by not following the rules.
    Il s'est mis dans un pétrin en ne respectant pas les règles.