mettre

Senses

1. 1.

   to put, to place

   to set or position something in a location or state

2. 2.

   to put on, to wear

   to dress in or don clothing or accessories

3. 3.

   to turn on, to switch on

   to activate a device or appliance

4. 4.

   to take (time), to spend

   to require a duration of time

Examples

• "Je mets les clés sur la table."

  I'm putting the keys on the table.

• "Elle met sa veste avant de sortir."

  She's putting on her jacket before going out.

• "Mets la musique, s'il te plaît!"

  Turn on the music, please!

Usage

Extremely common and versatile verb with many idiomatic uses (mettre fin à = to end, se mettre à = to start, mettre du temps = to take time). Remember agreement in compound tenses: elle a mis (not "elle a mets").