French Word · Intermediate
remettre
to put back, replace
Pronunciation: /ʁə.mɛtʁ/
Meaning
to put back, replace
Example
Quant à l'évêque, avoir vu la guillotine fut pour lui un choc, et il fut longtemps à s’en remettre.
As for the bishop, seeing the guillotine had been a shock for him, and it took him a long time to get over it.
Practice tips
- Practice remettre out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.