French Expression · Intermediate
Mettre l'accent sur
To emphasize / To highlight
Pronunciation: met-truh l'ah-SAHN syur
Meaning
To give particular importance or prominence to something.
Example
Nous devons mettre l'accent sur l'importance de la satisfaction client.
We must emphasize the importance of customer satisfaction.
Practice tips
- Practice Mettre l'accent sur 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 intermediate-level learners.