English–French

“make a mistake” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/komɛtʁ/

Example

Il a commis une erreur.

He made a mistake.

Illustration for commettre (make a mistake)

How to say “make a mistake” in French

“Make a mistake” in French is commettre.

A completed act that leaves a person answerable for a mistake, fault, or crime.

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

Example sentences with commettre

Elle a commis une faute lors de l'examen.

She committed a fault during the exam.

Tips for using commettre

  • Commettre usually takes a direct object, as in commettre une erreur, and sounds more marked than English 'make' in these collocations.

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