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    Promets (en. Promise)

    /pʁo.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    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.
    To commit to carrying out an action
    They promise to meet the deadlines.
    Ils promettent de respecter les délais.

    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 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.
    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.