French Expression · Advanced
Mettre les points sur les i
To dot the i's and cross the t's / To be clear and precise
Pronunciation: met-truh lay pwan syur lay ee
Meaning
To clarify all details, ensure precision, or make something explicitly clear.
Example
Avant de signer, je voudrais qu'on mette les points sur les i concernant les conditions.
Before signing, I'd like us to be clear about the conditions.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Mettre les points sur les i 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.