soumettre
/su.mɛtʁ/
The English phrase 'submit' can be translated into French using soumettre, or other forms depending on the context. Wiktionary also lists présenter.
Meaning: to enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc. (verb)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| soumettre | /su.mɛtʁ/ |
| présenter | /pʁe.zɑ̃.te/ |
The verb is used when you enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc.
Which one should you use?
soumettre is used when submitting something to an authority or for formal consideration, whereas présenter is more neutral and means 'to present' or 'to show'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When submitting an object or idea to a person for review, you use the preposition à.
How do you pronounce it?
/su.mɛtʁ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use 'soumettre' to mean 'to yield' or 'to surrender', but in French, 'soumettre' is usually transitive (to submit something) and requires an object.
Did you know?
- When 'submitting' a proposal in a formal French business setting, it is common to use the noun soumission for the actual bid or tender document.
- French uses the reflexive form se soumettre to express the English idea of 'submitting' or 'yielding' to a rule or a person.
- The word soumettre is built from two parts, sous meaning 'under' and mettre meaning 'to put', literally translating to 'to put under'.
Examples in context
- Il a décidé de soumettre sa démission.He decided to submit his resignation.This sentence shows the use of soumettre regarding a resignation.Tatoeba #964800 by NomadSoul, translation #790326 by Eldad
- Comment peut-on soumettre la candidature ?How can one submit the application?This sentence demonstrates how to use soumettre regarding an application.Tatoeba #13843383 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13843382 by Ioan_Cristian
- Ne modifiez pas des phrases sans fautes. Vous pouvez plutôt soumettre des traductions alternatives de la phrase originale.Don't change sentences that are correct. You can, instead, submit natural-sounding alternative translations.This sentence illustrates using soumettre for alternative translations.Tatoeba #611401 by Scott, translation #611373 by CN
- J'ai l'honneur de soumettre ma candidature pour le poste.I have the honor to submit my application for the position.
- Je tiens à vous présenter mon rapport final.I would like to submit my final report to you.
- Veuillez trouver ci-joint le formulaire rempli que je souhaite vous remettre.Please find enclosed the completed form that I wish to submit to you.
- Je vais te donner mon devoir demain.I'll submit my homework to you tomorrow.
- Je t'enverrai le formulaire dès que possible.I'll submit/send you the form as soon as possible.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking in an office about a project.
- EmmaTu dois soumettre le rapport avant midi.You must submit the report before noon.
- NathanD'accord, je vais le soumettre maintenant.Okay, I am going to submit it now.
- EmmaN'oublie pas de vérifier les chiffres.Don't forget to check the numbers.
- NathanNe t'inquiète pas, Emma, tout est prêt.Don't worry, Emma, everything is ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “submit” translations and entries soumettre, présenter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries présenter, soumettre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
