The French verb mettre means “to put,” but it also appears in a wide range of everyday expressions you’ll hear all the time. Take this quick quiz — answers are at the bottom so you can check your score!
“N’importe quoi” is one of those must-know French phrases. Often tossed out to mean “that’s nonsense!”, it’s a favorite in everyday conversation — and it doesn’t stop there.
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Learn the main meanings of the French verb mettre (to put, to place, to put on, to spend time) and how it’s used in everyday expressions. Includes clear example sentences with audio.
Été means “summer” in French — but it’s also the past participle of être (to be), as in j’ai été = “I was / I have been.” Learn both uses with examples and audio.
