French Expression · Advanced
Aborder un sujet
To broach a topic / to address an issue
Pronunciation: a-bor-DE un soo-ZHE
Meaning
To begin to deal with or discuss a particular subject or problem.
Example
Il est temps d'aborder les questions difficiles lors de la prochaine réunion.
It's time to address the difficult questions at the next meeting.
Practice tips
- Practice Aborder un sujet out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.