French Word · Intermediate
briguer
to crave, to have one's eyes on
Pronunciation: /bʁi.ɡe/
Meaning
to crave, to have one's eyes on
Example
Mourir pour le pays est un si digne sort / Qu'on briguerait en foule une si belle mort.
To die for the country is such a noble fate / That men crave in crowds such a fair death.
Practice tips
- Practice briguer 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.