English–French

“lend” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁete/

Example

Peux-tu me prêter ton stylo ?

Can you lend me your pen?

Illustration for prêter (lend)

How to say “lend” in French

“Lend” in French is prêter.

A pen moves from its owner's hand to another hand, while ownership stays with the owner and return is expected.

Full entry for prêter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prêter

Peux-tu me prêter de l'argent ?

Can you lend me some money?

Tips for using prêter

  • The usual pattern is prêter quelque chose à quelqu'un: the item is the direct object, and the recipient takes à.

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