How to Say ‘Sort it out / manage’ in French
S'arranger
sah ah-rahn-zhay
[sah ah-rahn-zhay]
💬 Usage Tip: The [s'] in [s'arranger] has to stay attached to the verb; it cannot stand alone. In this expression, [s'arranger] means "work things out" or "sort it out," not just "arrange oneself."
Phrase Breakdown
S'
[sah]
oneself / each other
Reflexive part of the verb 's'arranger.' The full verb means to sort things out or come to an arrangement.
S' arranger est possible quand on reste calme.
Sorting things out is possible when we stay calm.
arranger
[ah-rahn-zhay]
to arrange / sort things out
A reflexive verb meaning 'to arrange things' or 'to work something out.' Very useful in negotiations.
On va arranger le paiement ensemble.
We are going to sort out the payment together.
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