y mettre du sien

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /i mɛ.tʁə dy sjɛ̃/, /i me.tʁə dy sjɛ̃/
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Verb

y mettre du sien

  1. (informal) to do one's bit, to do one's part, to show some goodwill, to demonstrate some willingness
    Il faudra aussi que vous y mettiez du vôtre.
    You'll need to do your part as well.

Usage notes

The possessive pronoun must correspond to the subject; for example:

  • J’y ai mis du mien. ― I've done my part.
  • Nous y avons mis du nôtre. ― We've done our part.
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