French Word · Intermediate
cauchemar
nightmare
Pronunciation: /kɔʃ.maʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "nightmare".
Example
Je n'ai pas pu dormir hier soir parce que j'ai fait trop de cauchemars.
I couldn't sleep last night because I had too many nightmares.
Practice tips
- Practice cauchemar 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.