French Expression · Intermediate
Se débrouiller
To manage / to cope / to get by (on one's own)
Pronunciation: suh de-broo-YE
Meaning
To manage a situation, often with resourcefulness or without much help; to get by.
Example
Ne t'inquiète pas, je vais me débrouiller tout seul.
Don't worry, I'll manage on my own.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Se débrouiller 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.