to make a mess – French expression What does ” mettre la zone ” mean? How do you say ‘ to shake things up ’ in French? How is it pronounced? How is it used in a French sentence? Listen to Anne, a French native say it at FrenchHour.com. mettre la zone – to put the mess – In everyday French, mettre la zone means ‘to disrupt, to wreak something, to make a mess’. * « Les gosses ont bien mis la zone dans la voiture pendant que je conduisais. Je ne retrouve plus mon portefeuille. »* “The kids really made a mess in the car while I was driving. I can’t find my wallet anymore.” Students also like this free French practice material La librairie – Advanced Today’s French About TO DRIVE – Today’s French BECOME A MEMBER . Today’s French . List . Mot du Jour . List . Le Blogue . Tutorials . Newsletter . Memberships . Donate . Go to Courses .