In this forum I found the word "poser" and wondered if there was also a discussion about "mettre". As I didn't find one, I hereby open it.
At school I learned that the French word "mettre" can be used just as universally as the English word "to put".
But I am sure there are some differences, especially in proverbs.
Edited by daKanga to add reference to header:
For conjugation see
mettre : to put