French Expression · Advanced
Se mettre au diapason
To get in sync / To align oneself / To tune in
Pronunciation: suh MET-truh oh dee-ah-pa-ZON
Meaning
To adapt one's behavior, actions, or understanding to match a particular situation, group, or standard.
Example
L'équipe a dû rapidement se mettre au diapason avec les nouvelles directives du projet.
The team quickly had to get in sync with the new project guidelines.
Practice tips
- Practice Se mettre au diapason 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.