French Word · Intermediate
avilir
to demean, debase, degrade
Pronunciation: /a.vi.liʁ/
Meaning
to demean, debase, degrade
Example
La plus salope était une bourge à particule, sa famille avait encore un château en ruines et elle aimait s'avilir dans les bars.
I use the word "avilir".
Practice tips
- Practice avilir 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.