Mettre en place
Example: Nous devons mettre en place un nouveau système de gestion.
Definition
"Mettre en place" means to establish or set up something, such as a system, process, or structure, to ensure it functions effectively. For example, "Nous devons mettre en place un nouveau système de gestion" means we must implement a new management system.
Etymology
The phrase "mettre en place" comes from French, combining "mettre" meaning 'to put' and "en place" meaning 'in place' or 'in position.' Together, it literally means 'to put in place,' reflecting the idea of organizing or setting something up. Did you know? This phrase is often used metaphorically beyond physical placement, such as instituting policies or procedures.
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"Mettre en place" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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