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    Promettez (en. Promise)

    /pʁɔ.mɛ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a promise regarding a future action.
    You promise to come tomorrow.
    Vous promettez de venir demain.
    To assure someone that something will be done.
    He promises to help you with your project.
    Il promet de vous aider dans votre projet.
    To make a statement of intent.
    She promises to remain faithful.
    Elle promet de rester fidèle.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin verb 'promittere', which means 'to make a promise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I promise you
    Personal commitment to another person.
    Je te promets
    To promise mountains and wonders
    To make grand and unrealistic promises.
    Promettre monts et merveilles
    To promise to do something
    Commitment to carry out a specific action.
    Promettre de faire quelque chose

    Related Words

    promise
    Commitment to do or not do something.
    promesse
    promising
    One who makes promises, often referring to a person or thing with a favorable future.
    prometteur
    to commit
    To make a serious promise or make a binding decision.
    s'engager

    Slang Meanings

    To promise something without a real intention of doing it.
    He promised to help me, but it was just talk.
    Il a promis de m'aider, mais c'était juste des paroles.
    To make beautiful promises without real actions.
    His promises are just hot air.
    Ses promesses, c'est juste du vent.