French Word · Intermediate
alunir
to land on the Moon
Pronunciation: /a.ly.niʁ/
Meaning
to land on the Moon
Example
Le patron de l’entreprise américaine Intuitive Machines a annoncé ce jeudi 6 mars 2025 que la sonde nommée Athena a probablement échoué à alunir près du pôle sud de la Lune.
The head of the American company Intuitive Machines announced this Thursday, March 6, 2025, that the probe named Athena likely failed to land near the Moon's south pole.
Practice tips
- Practice alunir 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.