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    Remis (en. Returned)

    /ʁə.mi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To return or restore something to its owner.
    He returned the book to the library.
    Il a remis le livre à la bibliothèque.
    To grant a delay or a reduction on something.
    The teacher postponed the deadline for the assignment.
    Le professeur a remis la date d'échéance du devoir.
    To submit something to someone in a formal manner.
    She submitted her application for the position.
    Elle a remis sa candidature au poste.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'remettre', composed of 're-' and 'mettre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    called into question
    To contest or doubt the validity of something.
    remis en question
    postponed
    To defer an action to a later time.
    remis à plus tard
    put back on the right track
    To help someone find the right path or direction.
    remis sur le droit chemin

    Related Words

    to return
    Verb meaning to give back or submit something.
    remettre
    issued
    Past participle of the verb issue, meaning to send or produce.
    émis
    received
    Documents or attestations confirming the receipt of something.
    reçus

    Slang Meanings

    To have put things back in their place.
    After our discussion, he clarified his thoughts.
    Après notre discussion, il a remis les idées au clair.
    To postpone without a real reason.
    He always puts things off until tomorrow for no reason.
    Il remet toujours à demain sans raison.