Example: J'ai décidé de mettre de côté de l'argent chaque mois.
Definition
"Mettre de côté" means to save or set aside something, often money or resources, for future use or a specific purpose. For example, it can describe the act of reserving funds monthly to ensure availability when needed.
The phrase "mettre de côté" comes from the French verb "mettre," meaning 'to put,' combined with "de côté," meaning 'to the side.' Together, it literally means 'to put aside.' This practical expression has been used in French for centuries to describe the action of reserving or saving something for later.
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