French Expression · Advanced
Mettre un terme à
To put an end to / To terminate
Pronunciation: MET-truh un TAYRM ah
Meaning
To cause something to stop or finish.
Example
Le gouvernement cherche à mettre un terme à la crise économique.
The government is trying to put an end to the economic crisis.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Mettre un terme à 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.