French Word · Intermediate
ceindre
to wrap round
Pronunciation: /sɛ̃dʁ/
Meaning
to wrap round
Example
Que je souffre à mes yeux qu'on ceigne une autre tête / Des lauriers immortels que la gloire m'apprête
How could I suffer that, before my eyes, another head is girdled / With the immortal laurels for which glory has readied me
Practice tips
- Practice ceindre 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.