French Expression · Advanced
Mener à bien
To successfully complete / To carry out / To bring to fruition
Pronunciation: muh-NAY ah BYEN
Meaning
To manage and complete a task or project effectively and successfully.
Example
Ils ont mené à bien ce projet malgré les obstacles.
They successfully completed this project despite the obstacles.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Mener à bien out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.