French Word · Advanced
austérité
austerity, severity, rigidity
Pronunciation: /ɔs.te.ʁi.te/
Meaning
austerity, severity, rigidity
Example
politique d'austérité
policy of deficit-cutting
Practice tips
- Practice austérité 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.