French Word · Intermediate
alizé
trade wind
Pronunciation: /a.li.ze/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "trade wind".
Example
Et quelques pas de deux et quelques pas de danse / Et la nuit est soumise et l'alizé se brise / Aux Marquises
I use the word "alizé".
Practice tips
- Practice alizé out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.