French Word · Intermediate
bouder
to sulk, pout
Pronunciation: /bu.de/
Meaning
to sulk, pout
Example
La tétine est, en effet, à risque pour l'allaitement. Certains bébés en sont tellement satisfaits qu'ils en boudent un peu le sein.
Dummies are indeed risky during breastfeeding. Some babies are so satisfied with them that they go off the breast a little.
Practice tips
- Practice bouder 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.