Mettra (en. Will put)

/mɛtʁɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
will place something in a location.
He will set the table before dinner.
Il mettra la table avant le dîner.
to fix or establish something.
She will emphasize the importance of education.
Elle mettra l'accent sur l'importance de l'éducation.
to prepare to carry out an action.
We will implement the plan tomorrow.
Nous mettrons en œuvre le plan demain.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'mittĕre', meaning 'to send'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

implement
to implement or execute a project.
mettre en œuvre
get your hands dirty
to actively participate in a task.
mettre la main à la pâte
highlight
to promote something.
mettre en avant
go all out
to make a considerable effort.
mettre le paquet
challenge
to provoke someone to do something.
mettre au défi

Related Words

mettre
base verb meaning to place or install.
mettre
remettre
to restore something to its previous state.
remettre
soumettre
to present for review or decision.
soumettre

Slang Meanings

to put something somewhere.
He is going to throw his stuff in the garage.
Il va foutre ses affaires dans le garage.
to throw, toss.
She tossed her bag on the couch.
Elle a balancé son sac sur le canapé.