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    Prêtait (en. Lent)

    /pʁe.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant someone the use of a property, object, or sum of money for a specified period.
    He often lent books to his friends.
    Il prêtait souvent des livres à ses amis.
    To make available to someone something that does not belong to them.
    She lent her car to her brother.
    Elle prêtait sa voiture à son frère.
    To entrust something to someone, with the hope of getting it back later.
    They lent their tools to their neighbors.
    Ils prêtait leurs outils à leurs voisins.

    Etymology

    From the verb prêter, of Latin origin 'praestare', meaning to provide service.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lend a hand
    To offer help or support to someone.
    prêter main-forte
    lend an ear
    To listen attentively.
    prêter l’oreille
    pay attention
    To pay attention to something.
    prêter attention

    Related Words

    lend
    Temporarily granting something.
    prêter
    loan
    The act of having given something temporarily.
    prêt
    borrow
    To receive an item from someone with the intention of returning it.
    emprunter

    Slang Meanings

    To provide a service without expecting anything in return.
    He lends his headphones to everyone.
    Il prête ses écouteurs à tout le monde.
    To help someone financially, even informally.
    He lent me 20 euros yesterday.
    Il m'a prêté 20 euros hier.