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    Remet (en. Put back)

    /ʁə.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To place something again or to put something back in its place.
    He puts the book back on the shelf.
    Il remet le livre sur l'étagère.
    To restore something to its original state.
    She restores order in her office.
    Elle remet l'ordre dans son bureau.
    To renew a commitment or promise.
    He renewed his word to his friend.
    Il a remis sa parole à son ami.

    Etymology

    From the verb remet, from Latin 'remittere', meaning to send back.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put off until later
    To procrastinate or delay an action to a later date.
    remettre à plus tard
    question
    To challenge or examine an idea or decision.
    remettre en question
    set the clocks right
    To clarify a situation or restore the truth.
    remettre les pendules à l'heure

    Related Words

    mettre
    To place something in a specific location.
    mettre
    retourner
    To send or bring something back to its starting point.
    retourner
    restaurer
    To repair or restore something to its initial place.
    restaurer

    Slang Meanings

    To pick up again
    When he finished his project, he picked up again to start another.
    Quand il a terminé son projet, il a remis le couvert pour en commencer un autre.
    To put things back in their place
    After the party, she had to put things back in their place.
    Après la fête, elle a dû remettre les choses à leur place.