let in French
let in French is filet, laisser, louer — let means to allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.
let in French
filet
(tennis) The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
laisser
louer
(transitive, chiefly, British) To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
What does "let" mean?
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verb To allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.
"My parents wouldn't let me stay out past midnight."
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verb To rent out a property to a tenant.
"They decided to let the flat while they worked abroad."
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noun In tennis or similar sports, a serve that touches the net but still lands legally, requiring a replay.
"The umpire called a let, so the point was replayed."
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let in a sentence
- My parents wouldn't let me stay out past midnight.
- Let the dough rest for an hour before baking.
- They decided to let the flat while they worked abroad.
- She lets a spare room in her house to a student.
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What is "let" in French?
"let" in French is filet, laisser, louer. let means: To allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.
How do you use "let" in a sentence?
Example: "My parents wouldn't let me stay out past midnight." In French, "let" is filet, laisser, louer.
Are there other ways to say "let" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "let": filet, laisser, louer.
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