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    Mettre (en. Put)

    /mɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To position an object or person in a particular place.
    She puts the books on the shelf.
    Elle met les livres sur l'étagère.
    To make use of a garment or accessory.
    He always puts on a tie for interviews.
    Il met toujours une cravate pour les entretiens.
    To introduce an idea or opinion into a conversation.
    He highlighted his viewpoints during the meeting.
    Il a mis en avant ses points de vue lors de la réunion.
    To begin an action or process.
    She is going to implement her projects in the coming months.
    Elle va mettre en œuvre ses projets dans les mois à venir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mittere', meaning 'to send'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to update
    To refresh or revise something.
    mettre à jour
    to highlight
    To emphasize or bring something to light.
    mettre en avant
    to put one's foot in it
    To address a delicate subject without precautions.
    mettre les pieds dans le plat
    to implement
    To carry out something.
    mettre en oeuvre
    to put under pressure
    To exert influence or pressure on someone.
    mettre sous pression

    Related Words

    add
    To include or integrate something in addition.
    ajouter
    remove
    To take out or remove something.
    retirer
    deposit
    To place something somewhere, often officially.
    déposer

    Slang Meanings

    To set sail
    After a quarrel, he decided to set sail and leave.
    Après une dispute, il a décidé de mettre les voiles et de partir.
    To go all out
    For the party, they went all out on the decorations.
    Pour la fête, ils ont mis le paquet sur la décoration.