prêté

This is the 3157th most frequent French word.

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prêté

Loaned or lent.


In this sentence, 'prêté' is used as the past participle of the verb 'prêter', meaning 'to lend'. It indicates an action of giving something to someone temporarily.

J'ai prêté mon livre à mon ami.

I lent my book to my friend.


Here, 'prêté' is part of the phrase 'prêter attention', which figuratively means 'to pay attention'. It conveys the idea of focusing on something or someone.

Elle a prêté attention à ses explications.

She paid attention to his explanations.


In this context, 'prêté' is used in a passive construction, indicating that the piano was provided temporarily for use during the concert.

Le piano a été prêté pour le concert.

The piano was lent for the concert.