French Expression · Intermediate
se mettre à
to start
Pronunciation: /sə mɛ.tʁ‿a/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to start".
Example
Je me suis mis au travail.
I started work.
Practice tips
- Practice se mettre à 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.