mets-lui

put/give … to him or her

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phrase Rare #36,810

put/give … to him or her An informal command using *mettre* (“to put”); *lui* means “to him” or “to her.” The thing being put or given is usually stated elsewhere in the sentence.

FR: Mets-lui son manteau.

EN: Put his coat on him.

Mets-lui bien la couverture.

Make sure the blanket is tucked in properly around him/her.

— Ne le dis à personne (2006)

Mets-lui dans la bouche.

Put it in their mouth.

— Alien, le huitième passager (1979)

Mets-lui sa laisse et sors-le derrière jusqu'à ce qu'il pige où il est.

Put him on his leash and take him out back until he figures out where he is.

— Die My Love (2025)

Mets-lui-en un.

Give him one.

— L'Esprit de la ruche (1973)

Han, mets-lui toi-même.

Han, put it on them yourself.

— La Guerre des étoiles (1977)

Mets-lui des poumons.

Give him lungs.

— L'Esprit de la ruche (1973)

Mets-lui une couche de peinture et quelques sponsors.

Give it a coat of paint and some sponsors.

— Drive (2011)

Mets-lui ça dans le crâne.

Get that into his head.

— Même la pluie (2011)

Mets-lui ce sac sous la tête, Jarhead.

Put that bag under his head, Jarhead.

— En terrain miné (2014)