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    Promets (en. Promise)

    /pʁo.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To commit to carrying out an action
    They promise to meet the deadlines.
    Ils promettent de respecter les délais.
    To make a promise or a commitment
    He promises to come tomorrow.
    Il promet de venir demain.
    To assure something determinedly
    She promises a better future.
    Elle promet un avenir meilleur.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'promittere' which means 'to send forth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    promise me
    A request for commitment on a subject.
    promets-moi
    to promise the moon and the stars
    To make exaggerated promises.
    promettre monts et merveilles
    to keep one's promises
    To respect a commitment made.
    tenir ses promesses

    Related Words

    promise
    Commitment or declaration of a future act.
    promesse
    promising
    One who makes promises, generally accompanied by hope.
    prometteur
    promising
    One who makes a promise.
    promettant

    Slang Meanings

    To exaggerate a promise.
    She promises to finish in a day, but that's a bit too far-fetched.
    Elle promet de finir en une journée, mais c'est un peu trop fleur bleue.
    To make promises that one will not keep.
    He promised to buy a gift, but it's just hot air.
    Il a promis d'acheter un cadeau, mais c'est juste du vent.