French Expression · Intermediate
Mettre à l'épreuve
To put to the test / To test
Pronunciation: metr ah l'eh-PRUHV
Meaning
To subject someone or something to a difficult situation or challenge to see how they perform.
Example
Ce projet va vraiment mettre nos compétences à l'épreuve.
This project will really put our skills to the test.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Mettre à l'épreuve 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 intermediate-level French expression.