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    Remettra (en. Will give back)

    /ʁə.mɛ.tʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something back in its place.
    He will put the book back on the shelf.
    Il remettra le livre sur l'étagère.
    To delay or postpone an action.
    She will reschedule her appointment for next week.
    Elle remettra son rendez-vous à la semaine prochaine.
    To restore a situation.
    He will put things back in order after the mess.
    Il remettra les choses en ordre après le désordre.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to postpone
    To delay or defer a task to a later date.
    remettre à plus tard
    to question
    To reconsider or doubt something.
    remettre en question
    to set the record straight
    To restore the truth or correct mistakes.
    remettre les pendules à l'heure

    Related Words

    remettre
    Action of replacing or giving back.
    remettre
    permettre
    To allow something.
    permettre
    admettre
    To accept or acknowledge.
    admettre

    Slang Meanings

    To bring back to the agenda
    The file was brought back to the agenda.
    Le dossier a été remis à l'ordre du jour.
    To restore
    He restored his old car.
    Il a remis en état sa vieille voiture.