French Word · Intermediate
carcan
yoke, shackles
Pronunciation: /kaʁ.kɑ̃/
Meaning
yoke, shackles
Example
J'en ai assez de ce carcan qui m'enferme dans toutes ses règles / Il me dit de rester dans la norme, mais l'on finit par s'y ennuyer
I've had enough of this straitjacket that hems me in with all its rules / It tells me to stay within the norm, but if you do that you end up bored
Practice tips
- Practice carcan 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.