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    Promettait (en. Promised)

    /pʁɔmɛtɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate that one commits to achieving something.
    He promised to come to the party.
    Il promettait de venir à la fête.
    Express an intention or hope for the future.
    The project promised to succeed.
    Le projet promettait de réussir.
    Guarantee a desired outcome.
    This treatment promised a quick recovery.
    Ce traitement promettait une guérison rapide.

    Etymology

    From the verb promise, derived from the Latin 'promittere' which means 'to send forward, to promise.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to promise mountains and marvels
    To make extravagant promises.
    promettre monts et merveilles

    Related Words

    promise
    A commitment that a person makes to achieve something.
    promesse
    promising
    Which suggests a good outcome or a favorable future.
    prometteur

    Slang Meanings

    To say something without a real commitment.
    He was just promising to please.
    Il promettait juste pour faire plaisir.
    To make false promises.
    She promised a lot but did nothing.
    Elle promettait beaucoup mais n’a rien fait.