mets-lui

put it on him/her; give him/her

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phrase Rare #33,906

put it on him/her; give him/her The imperative form of mettre with lui, meaning “put” or “give” something to him or her. The thing being put or given may be stated afterward or understood from context.

FR: Mets-lui un peu de crème sur les mains.

EN: Put some cream on his/her hands.

Mets-lui-en un.

Give him one.

— L'Esprit de la ruche (1973)

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 bien la couverture.

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

— Ne le dis à personne (2006)

Mets-lui une couche de peinture et quelques sponsors.

Give it a coat of paint and some sponsors.

— Drive (2011)

Mets-lui ce sac sous la tête, Jarhead.

Put that bag under his head, Jarhead.

— En terrain miné (2014)

Mets-lui ça dans le crâne.

Get that into his head.

— Même la pluie (2011)

Mets-lui des poumons.

Give him lungs.

— L'Esprit de la ruche (1973)

Han, mets-lui toi-même.

Han, put it on them yourself.

— La Guerre des étoiles (1977)