French Word · Intermediate
chlinguer
to stink, to reek
Pronunciation: /ʃlɛ̃.ɡe/
Meaning
to stink, to reek
Example
Ça chlingue ici, faut ouvrir les fenêtres les mecs.
It stinks here, we should open some windows, guys.
Practice tips
- Practice chlinguer 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.