Mettre
Example: Je vais mettre la table avant que les invités arrivent.
Definition
"Mettre" is a French verb meaning to place or put something somewhere. It is often used in everyday contexts, such as setting a table, arranging objects, or applying something. For example, in the phrase 'Je vais mettre la table,' it means to set the table.
Etymology
The French verb "mettre" comes from the Latin word 'mittere,' which means 'to send' or 'to let go.' Over time, its meaning shifted in French to primarily mean 'to put' or 'to place.' Did you know that "mettre" is a very versatile verb in French, forming the basis of many compound verbs like 'promettre' (to promise) and 'permettre' (to allow)?
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"Mettre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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