French Word · Intermediate
cercueil
coffin, casket
Pronunciation: /sɛʁ.kœj/
Meaning
coffin, casket
Example
Dans son testament, il a demandé que son cercueil reste fermé pendant son enterrement.
In his will, he asked that his casket stay closed during his funeral.
Practice tips
- Practice cercueil 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.