French Word · Intermediate
alouette
lark (bird)
Pronunciation: /a.lwɛt/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "lark (bird)".
Example
C’est l’heure charmante où l’alouette s’élève dans le ciel, salue de ses trilles et de ses roulades le matin jeune, virginal et triomphant.
It is the charming hour when the lark rises into the sky and salutes with its trilling and swirling song the young, virginal, and triumphant morning.
Practice tips
- Practice alouette 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.