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No. 4,575 in French

mets

Dish or food.

In a sentence

  • Je mets le livre sur la table.

    I am putting the book on the table.

    The word 'mets' here is the conjugated form of the verb 'mettre' in the first person singular of the present tense, indicating the action of placing or putting an object.

  • Quels sont vos mets préférés ?

    What are your favorite dishes?

    The word 'mets' in this context refers to dishes or prepared foods, derived from the noun form of the word.

  • Mets ton manteau pour sortir.

    Put on your coat to go outside.

    Here, 'mets' is again the conjugated form of 'mettre' in the imperative mood and second person singular, instructing someone to perform an action.

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