Soumettre
Example: Ils ont dû soumettre leur projet avant la date limite.
Definition
"Soumettre" means to present or hand over something, such as a project or proposal, for consideration or approval by an authority or organization. For example, in the phrase 'Ils ont dû soumettre leur projet avant la date limite,' it refers to submitting the project before the deadline.
Etymology
The French verb "soumettre" comes from the Latin 'submittere,' which means 'to let down' or 'to yield.' It combines 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send.' Did you know? This verb originally implied placing oneself under the control or authority of another.
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"Soumettre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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