French Expression · Advanced
caler un meuble bancal
steady a wobbly piece of furniture
Pronunciation: caler un meuble bancal
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: steady a wobbly piece of furniture.
Example
Cale le meuble bancal avant de poser les livres.
Steady the wobbly furniture before putting the books down.
Practice tips
- Practice caler un meuble bancal 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.