French Word · Advanced
allusion
allusion, innuendo
Pronunciation: /a.ly.zjɔ̃/
Meaning
allusion, innuendo
Example
En parlant ainsi, il faisait allusion aux mœurs de son temps.
In speaking thus, he was making an allusion to the mores of his time.
Practice tips
- Practice allusion 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 advanced-level learners.