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PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Mettre is a high-frequency verb with a wide range of meanings. It appears in literal placement, time expressions, and many common idioms.
Use it to describe putting, setting, or starting something in motion.
Je mets mes notes dans mon sac avant le cours.
I put my notes in my bag before class.
Mettre appears in many idioms, so its meaning is often broader than just 'to put'.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Mettre typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.