French Expression · Intermediate
s'y prendre
to go about
Pronunciation: /s‿i pʁɑ̃dʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to go about".
Example
bien s'y prendre
to do things the right way; to manage well
Practice tips
- Practice s'y prendre 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.