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    Promit (en. Promised)

    /pʁo.mi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To commit through a promise.
    She promised to return before nightfall.
    Elle promit de revenir avant la tombée de la nuit.
    To ensure that something happens.
    He promised that he would come to the party.
    Il promit qu'il viendrait à la fête.
    To make sure that one's words are followed by actions.
    They promised to honor their commitments.
    Ils ont promis de respecter leurs engagements.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'promittere', meaning 'to send forth' or 'to make a promise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to promise mountains and marvels
    To make exaggerated promises.
    promettre monts et merveilles
    to promise to do something
    To commit to executing an action.
    promettre de faire quelque chose
    he promised but...
    To refer to a promise not kept.
    il a promis mais...

    Related Words

    promise
    Verbal or written commitment to accomplish something.
    promesse
    promising
    One who makes a promise or announces good preparation.
    prometteur
    promission
    Act of promising.
    promission

    Slang Meanings

    To make promises without the intention of keeping them.
    He promised to help me, but it was just talk.
    Il promit de m'aider, mais c'était juste du blabla.
    To steal a promise.
    She took my promise by risking her own commitment.
    Elle m'a pris ma promesse en risquant son propre engagement.