lend in French
lend in French is prêter — lend means to let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
lend in French
prêter
What does "lend" mean?
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verb To let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
"Would you mind lending me your ladder for the weekend, please?"
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verb To give someone money temporarily, usually expecting it back with interest.
"Banks usually lend money only to people who can prove they can repay it."
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verb To add or contribute a particular quality to something.
"A bright red scarf can lend a simple outfit some real personality."
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lend in a sentence
- Would you mind lending me your ladder for the weekend, please?
- Can you lend me your umbrella until Friday?
- Banks usually lend money only to people who can prove they can repay it.
- The bank refused to lend him any more money.
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What is "lend" in French?
"lend" in French is prêter. lend means: To let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
How do you use "lend" in a sentence?
Example: "Would you mind lending me your ladder for the weekend, please?" In French, "lend" is prêter.
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