French Word · Intermediate
bousculade
bustle, crush
Pronunciation: /bus.ky.lad/
Meaning
bustle, crush
Example
Une bousculade provoquée par une rumeur d’incendie dans un cinéma a fait une victime et plusieurs blessés légers.
A stampede in a cinema, started by a rumour of fire, killed one and caused light injuries to several others.
Practice tips
- Practice bousculade 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.