French Word · Intermediate
boutade
caprice, whim
Pronunciation: /bu.tad/
Meaning
caprice, whim
Example
dire quelque chose en boutade
to say something jokingly
Practice tips
- Practice boutade 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.