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    Promet (en. Promises)

    /pʁɔ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Committing to do something for someone or for oneself.
    He promises to help me tomorrow.
    Il promet de m'aider demain.
    Expressing an intention to perform a future action.
    She promises to pass her exams.
    Elle promet de réussir ses examens.
    Assuring someone of something.
    He promises that he won't be late.
    Il promet qu'il ne sera pas en retard.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'promittere', composed of 'pro-' and 'mittere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    promising mountains and wonders
    Making excessive or impossible promises.
    promettre monts et merveilles
    promising the moon
    Making disproportionate promises.
    promettre la lune

    Related Words

    promise
    Commitment or declaration of intention.
    promesse
    promising
    One who makes promises, often in a positive context.
    prometteur

    Slang Meanings

    Promising without real intention.
    He says he's going to help me, but it's just chatter.
    Il dit qu'il va m'aider, mais c'est juste du blabla.