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    Prêté (en. Loaned)

    /pʁɛte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Grant a good to someone, usually with the intention that it will be returned later.
    He lent me his book.
    Il m'a prêté son livre.
    Make available to someone as part of a loan.
    She lent her car for the weekend.
    Elle a prêté sa voiture pour le week-end.
    Offer temporary help or resources.
    They lent money to their friend.
    Ils ont prêté de l'argent à leur ami.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praestare' meaning 'to do, accomplish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lend a helping hand
    Assist someone in a task.
    prêter main-forte
    take an oath
    Make an official promise.
    prêter serment
    lend an ear
    Listen attentively.
    prêter l'oreille

    Related Words

    borrow
    Take something with the intention of returning it.
    emprunter
    loan
    An amount of money or an item given temporarily.
    prêt
    repay
    Return what has been borrowed.
    rembourser

    Slang Meanings

    Lend a listening ear.
    You need to lend an ear to what he is saying.
    Tu dois prêter une oreille à ce qu'il dit.
    Lend money to a friend.
    He asked me to lend him money for his rent.
    Il m'a demandé de lui prêter de l'argent pour son loyer.