French Word · Intermediate
bouture
cutting
Pronunciation: /bu.tyʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "cutting".
Example
Or, les cerisiers poussaient mal à la Vaubyessard, M. le Marquis demanda quelques boutures à Bovary, se fit un devoir de l'en remercier lui-même, […].
I use the word "bouture".
Practice tips
- Practice bouture 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.