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put on

UK
/pʊt ɒn/
US
/pʊt ɑn/

Translations

put onverb
put on
Past Simple
put on
Past Participle
putting on
Gerund
UK
/pʊt ɒn/
US
/pʊt ɑn/
mettrePour appliquer une substance sur une surface.
He put on sunscreen before going to the beach.
Il a mis de la crème solaire avant d'aller à la plage.
enfilerPour un vêtement.
She put on her coat before leaving the house.
Elle a enfilé son manteau avant de quitter la maison.
prendrePour le poids.
She put on a few pounds over the holidays.
Elle a pris quelques kilos pendant les fêtes.
monterPour un spectacle, une pièce, un concert, etc.
The theater company put on a fantastic play last night.
La troupe de théâtre a monté une pièce fantastique hier soir.
prendreDans l'expression « prendre un air » ou « prendre une mine ».
He put on a brave face despite feeling nervous.
Il a pris un air courageux malgré son inquiétude.
Additional translations
mener en bateauFamilier.
Synonyms
don
dress
wear
adorn
put on clothing

Definitions

put onverb
To dress oneself in a garment or piece of clothing.
She put on her coat before leaving the house.
To apply or spread a substance onto a surface.
He put on sunscreen before going to the beach.
To assume or adopt a particular expression or demeanor.
He put on a brave face despite feeling nervous.
To present or stage a performance or show.
The theater company put on a fantastic play last night.
To gain weight.
She put on a few pounds over the holidays.
To deceive or trick someone.
I thought he was serious, but he was just putting me on.
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