French Word · Intermediate
atteler
to get down to, apply oneself to
Pronunciation: /a.t(ə).le/
Meaning
to get down to, apply oneself to
Example
L’écrivain et journaliste franco-libanais s’attèle à narrer l’histoire de ses parents et sa propre quête d’identité dans un récit plein d’humour.
The French-Lebanese writer and journalist sets out to tell the story of his and his parents' search for identity in an account that is full of humour.
Practice tips
- Practice atteler 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.