Mettre à jour
Example: Je dois mettre à jour mon logiciel cet après-midi.
Definition
"Mettre à jour" means to update or bring something, such as software or information, to the most current state by adding recent changes or improvements. For example, in technology, it refers to installing the latest version to enhance functionality or security.
Etymology
The phrase "mettre à jour" comes from French, where "mettre" means to put or place, and "à jour" literally means 'to the day,' implying bringing something up to date. Did you know? This expression neatly captures the idea of making something current, as if aligning it precisely with today's standards.
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"Mettre à jour" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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