French Expression · Intermediate
S'en sortir
To get by / To manage / To get out of trouble
Pronunciation: SAHN sawr-TEER
Meaning
To succeed in overcoming a difficult situation or problem.
Example
C'était une situation compliquée, mais il a réussi à s'en sortir.
It was a complicated situation, but he managed to get out of it.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice S'en sortir 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.