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    Transmettre (en. To transmit)

    /tʁɑ̃s.mɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Convey information, an order, or a lesson.
    He transmitted knowledge to his students.
    Il a transmis le savoir à ses élèves.
    Transfer something from one person to another.
    She transmitted the message to her colleague.
    Elle a transmis le message à son collègue.
    Transmit a disease or an infectious agent.
    The virus spreads and is transmitted through contact.
    Le virus se propage et se transmet par le contact.
    Broadcast a signal or transmission.
    The radio broadcasts music all day long.
    La radio transmet de la musique toute la journée.
    Following a succession, give someone heritage or responsibilities.
    He passed his business to his son.
    Il a transmis son entreprise à son fils.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'transmittere', composed of 'trans-' (across) and 'mittere' (to send).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    transmit knowledge
    Share knowledge or skills.
    transmettre un savoir
    transmit a message
    Convey information.
    transmettre un message
    pass the torch
    Hand over responsibility or leadership to someone else.
    transmettre le flambeau

    Related Words

    transmission
    Action of transmitting something.
    transmission
    transmitter
    Device or person that transmits signals.
    émetteur
    receiver
    Device or person that receives signals.
    récepteur

    Slang Meanings

    Pass on information informally.
    I texted the news.
    J'ai transmis les nouvelles à coup de texto.
    Share a video or content on social media.
    You can share this video with all your friends on WhatsApp.
    Tu peux transmettre cette vidéo à tous tes amis sur WhatsApp.