French Word · Intermediate
badaud
onlooker, bystander, rubbernecker
Pronunciation: /ba.do/
Meaning
onlooker, bystander, rubbernecker
Example
Prêt à fermer les yeux, je me fraye un passage, malgré moi. Aucune exclamation des badauds ne m’échappe : j’essaie de savoir avant de regarder.
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Practice tips
- Practice badaud 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.