French Word · Intermediate
amortir
to put an amortizement on
Pronunciation: /a.mɔʁ.tiʁ/
Meaning
to put an amortizement on
Example
La terre, roussâtre comme de la poudre de tabac, amortissait le bruit des pas; et, du bout de leurs fers, en marchant, les chevaux poussaient devant eux des pommes de pin tombées.
I use the word "amortir".
Practice tips
- Practice amortir 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.