A1 verb Neutre #132 le plus courant

meet

/miːt/

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

Exemples

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1

I meet my friends at the park every Sunday morning.

I get together with my friends at the park every Sunday morning.

2

The committee will meet at 10 AM to discuss the new proposal.

The committee will assemble at 10 AM to talk about the new proposal.

3

Let's meet up for a coffee after work today.

Let's get together to have a coffee after work today.

Famille de mots

Nom
meeting
Verb
meet
Adjectif
met
Apparenté
meet-up
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Astuce mémo

Think of the two 'e's in 'meet' as two people standing face-to-face during an introduction.

Quiz rapide

I am going to ___ my teacher at the library at 3 PM.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : meet

Exemples

1

I meet my friends at the park every Sunday morning.

everyday

I get together with my friends at the park every Sunday morning.

2

The committee will meet at 10 AM to discuss the new proposal.

formal

The committee will assemble at 10 AM to talk about the new proposal.

3

Let's meet up for a coffee after work today.

informal

Let's get together to have a coffee after work today.

4

The research findings meet the high standards required for publication.

academic

The research findings fulfill the high standards needed for publication.

5

We must meet our sales targets by the end of the quarter.

business

We must achieve our sales goals by the end of the quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
meeting
Verb
meet
Adjectif
met
Apparenté
meet-up

Collocations courantes

meet a deadline to finish something by the agreed time
meet a friend to see a friend at a specific time
meet a requirement to satisfy a necessary condition
meet for lunch to have lunch together by arrangement
meet in person to see someone face-to-face rather than online

Phrases Courantes

Nice to meet you

A polite expression used when introduced to someone.

Meet halfway

To compromise with someone.

Make ends meet

To have enough money to pay for your basic expenses.

Souvent confondu avec

meet vs know

'Meet' is the act of being introduced; 'know' refers to the ongoing state of having information or a relationship with someone.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'meet' when talking about the first time you are introduced to someone or when you have a planned appointment. It is an irregular verb.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I met with my friend' when 'I met my friend' is more natural in British English; in American English, 'meet with' is common for formal discussions.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the two 'e's in 'meet' as two people standing face-to-face during an introduction.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English 'metan', meaning to find, encounter, or come upon.

Modèles grammaticaux

Irregular verb: meet (present), met (past), met (past participle) Transitive: S + meet + Object (e.g., 'I met him') Intransitive: S + meet (e.g., 'The group meets every Monday')
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Contexte culturel

In most English-speaking cultures, 'meeting' someone for the first time usually involves making eye contact and sometimes a handshake.

Quiz rapide

I am going to ___ my teacher at the library at 3 PM.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : meet

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

stop

A1

To cease an activity, movement, or process. It is used when someone or something is no longer doing what they were doing or moving from one place to another.

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