French Word · Intermediate
boutefeu
fire-starter, arsonist
Pronunciation: /but.fø/
Meaning
fire-starter, arsonist
Example
O vous, les boutefeux, ô vous les bons apôtres / Mourez donc les premiers, nous vous cédons le pas / Mais de grâce, morbleu ! laissez vivre les autres !
I use the word "boutefeu".
Practice tips
- Practice boutefeu 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.