French Word · Intermediate
berner
to trick, to fool, to take in, to run circles around, to hoodwink
Pronunciation: /bɛʁ.ne/
Meaning
to trick, to fool, to take in, to run circles around, to hoodwink
Example
Il s'est fait complètement berner.
He was completely taken in.
Practice tips
- Practice berner 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.