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    Remettait (en. Handed over)

    [ʁə.mɛ.tɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To return something to its previous state.
    He always put his things back in their place.
    Il remettait toujours ses affaires à leur place.
    To restore an object to its owner.
    She was returning the key to her friend who had forgotten it.
    Elle remettait la clé à son ami qui l'avait oubliée.
    To reintroduce a concept or an idea.
    He was questioning the decisions made by the council.
    Il remettait en question les décisions prises par le conseil.
    To place a situation in a certain context.
    He was placing the event in the historical context.
    Il remettait l'événement dans le cadre historique.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the verb 'remettre', derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'mettre' meaning 'to place, to put'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set the clocks right
    To establish or restore a balance or a truth.
    remettre les pendules à l'heure
    to put back on the right path
    To help someone find the right path or direction.
    remettre sur le droit chemin
    to call into question
    To challenge or question something.
    remettre en cause

    Related Words

    remettre
    A verb meaning to give back or return something.
    remettre
    remis
    The past participle of the verb remettre, which indicates that something has been returned.
    remis
    remise
    The action of returning or the place where one returns.
    remise

    Slang Meanings

    To postpone
    He always puts off his homework.
    Il remet toujours à plus tard ses devoirs.
    To clarify things
    He had to clarify things after the argument.
    Il a dû remettre les choses au clair après la dispute.