Mettez-vous (en. Put yourself)

/me.te vu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Inviting someone to place themselves in a certain position or situation.
Position yourself here for the photo.
Mettez-vous ici pour la photo.
Addressing a person to ask them to behave in a certain way.
Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the evening.
Mettez-vous à l'aise et profitez de la soirée.
Indicating to someone to begin an action or activity.
Get to work, there is a lot to do.
Mettez-vous au travail, il y a beaucoup à faire.

Etymology

Conjugated form of the verb 'mettre', in the imperative and second person plural.

Common Phrases and Expressions

update yourself
Update your information or skills.
mettez-vous à jour
get going
Start moving towards a destination.
mettez-vous en route
put yourself in good conditions
Prepare yourself to succeed or to be comfortable.
mettez-vous dans de bonnes conditions

Related Words

put
Place something in a certain state or position.
mettre
installation
Action of installing something or someone.
installation
position
State of being placed or situated.
position

Slang Meanings

To take a rest
After a long day, it was time to take a rest.
Après une longue journée, il était temps de se mettre au repos.
To settle down
You need to settle down, you are too restless.
Il faut que tu te mettes, tu es trop agité.