French word

soumettre

Pronunciation

IPA/sumɛtʁ/

Meaning

  • verbsubmit

Example

Je vais soumettre mon rapport demain.

I am going to submit my report tomorrow.

Illustration for soumettre (submit)

More examples

Je vais soumettre une demande de stage cette semaine.

I am going to submit an internship application this week.

Core concept

A report or proposal moves from its author onto an authority's desk, awaiting review or a decision.

Common phrases

  • soumettre un dossier

    submit a dossier

  • soumettre une demande

    submit an application

  • soumettre un formulaire

    submit a form

Similar words

envoyer: To send a letter, item, or email to someone.
déposer: To leave a document or package at an office or designated place.
transmettre: To deliver information or documents to another person or organization.
remettre: To hand a document or item directly to someone.

Definition in French

Présenter officiellement un document, une demande ou une proposition à une personne ou à une autorité pour qu'elle l'examine ou prenne une décision.

Word origin

Soumettre comes from Latin submittere, formed from sub meaning 'under' and mittere meaning 'send', and enters French through Old French.

Usage tips

  • Soumettre takes à before the recipient or authority, as in soumettre un rapport à un comité.

Other meanings

  • subjectverb

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