Rechercher
to let
01
laisser
to allow something to happen or someone to do something
Ditransitive: to let sb/sth do sth
Example
Do n't let the rainy weather ruin your mood.
I will let you borrow my book if you promise to return it.
Let the ice cream soften for a few minutes before scooping.
1.1
laisser
to allow someone or something to pass in a specific direction
Transitive: to let sb/sth somewhere
Example
Could you let the dog out before we leave?
Let me through.
The dog wants to be let in from the rain.
1.2
laisser
to not prevent something from happening, or provide conditions that enable it
Ditransitive: to let sb/sth do sth
Example
He let the door slam behind him.
I let myself be lured into buying the expensive shoes.
Let the paint dry completely before applying the second coat.
02
louer
to allow someone to use one's property in exchange for an amount paid regularly
Ditransitive: to let one's property to sb
Example
He let his spare room to a student.
I 'm letting my apartment to a new tenant.
She 's looking for someone to let her garage to.
03
[1ère personne du pluriel de l'impératif]
used to politely make or respond to suggestions, or give instructions or remarks
Ditransitive: to let sb do sth
Example
Let me introduce you to my colleagues.
Let's chat over coffee.
Let's make a toast to our success.
04
laisser, permettre
used for politely offering help to someone
Ditransitive: to let sb do sth
Example
' Here, let me grab that for you,' said Jane.
' Please, let me help you with your bags,' he said, reaching for them.
Let me carry that for you.
05
laisser
used for expressing that one is not worried or frightened about someone doing a certain thing
Ditransitive: to let sb do sth
Example
If they think they can intimidate us, let them try.
If they want to give up, let them do so.
Let him try, he wo n't succeed anyway.
06
[subjonctif]
used for expressing a strong wish for something to take place or be the case
Ditransitive: to let sb/sth do sth
Example
' Oh, please let this work out,' she whispered to herself.
' Please let this be a misunderstanding,' he hoped.
Let her find happiness in her life.
07
soit
used for expressing that one is assuming something to be the case in order to form a theory or to calculate something
Ditransitive: to let sth do sth
Example
Let A be the area of the square with side length s.
Let H be a hypothesis that we want to test.
Let P and Q be two points on the line L.
Let
01
let, service let
(racket sports) a serve that does not count because of a small problem, like the ball hitting the net or a distraction, and is played again
What is a "let"?
In sports, particularly tennis, "let" refers to a situation where a serve is interrupted and is replayed without penalty. This typically happens when the served ball touches the net but still lands in the correct service box. A let can also occur if there is an external disruption, such as a noise or obstruction during the serve. When a let is called, the point is not counted, and the player is allowed to serve again without any change to the score. It is essentially a reset of the serve, ensuring fairness.
Example
The umpire called a let when the ball hit the net during the serve.
Her serve was a let because someone in the crowd moved.
The let was replayed due to a slight issue.
02
louer
an act of renting a house, apartment, room, etc.; an apartment, a house, or a piece of land that is can be rented
