French Word · Intermediate
alourdir
to weigh down
Pronunciation: /a.luʁ.diʁ/
Meaning
to weigh down
Example
Le bilan pourrait s'alourdir alors que les secouristes continuent de chercher dans la zone sinistrée.
The death toll could rise as the rescue personnel continue to search the disaster zone.
Practice tips
- Practice alourdir 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.