French Word · Beginner
brioche
gaffe, blunder
Pronunciation: /bʁi.jɔʃ/
Meaning
gaffe, blunder
Example
Enfin je me rappelai le pis-aller d’une grande princesse à qui l’on disait que les paysans n’avaient pas de pain, et qui répondit : Qu’ils mangent de la brioche.
At length I remembered the last resort of a great princess who, when told that the peasants had no bread, replied: “Then let them eat brioches”.
Practice tips
- Practice brioche 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 beginner-level learners.