French Expression · Advanced
Mettre en avant
To highlight / To emphasize / To put forward
Pronunciation: meh-truh ahn ah-VAHN
Meaning
To bring something to the forefront, to showcase its importance, or to promote an idea or quality.
Example
Il faut mettre en avant nos atouts pour cet entretien.
We need to highlight our strengths for this interview.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Mettre en avant 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.