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    Put (en. Put)

    pyut

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To place something in a location.
    You can put the book on the table.
    Tu peux mettre le livre sur la table.
    To apply a certain property or quality to a thing.
    The chef put a bit of salt in the soup.
    Le chef a mis un peu de sel dans la soupe.
    To express an idea or a feeling.
    He highlighted his arguments during the meeting.
    Il a mis en avant ses arguments lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "put" comes from the Old English 'putten', meaning to place or to set.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to implement
    To make something happen or to carry something out.
    mettre en œuvre
    to inform
    To inform someone about a topic.
    mettre au courant
    to ignite the powder keg
    To provoke an explosive situation or a dispute.
    mettre le feu aux poudres
    to double down
    To accelerate work or an effort.
    mettre les bouchées doubles

    Related Words

    position
    To place something in a specific position.
    positionner
    install
    To set up equipment or a system.
    installer
    deposit
    To put something in a specific location.
    déposer

    Slang Meanings

    Using the word in the context of an embarrassing or inappropriate situation.
    He really put his foot in it by talking about that.
    Il a vraiment mis les pieds dans le plat en parlant de ça.
    Informal way of saying that someone has placed an object incorrectly.
    He left his bag anywhere again.
    Il a encore mis son sac n'importe où.