French Word · Intermediate
cohue
crowd, rabble
Pronunciation: /kɔ.y/
Meaning
crowd, rabble
Example
Malgré la cohue, le chemin était toujours libre devant nous. Quand il fallait traverser une rue, un agent, comme par hasard, interrompait la circulation.
Despite the crowd, the road was always open before us. Whenever we had to cross a street, some force, as if by chance, stopped traffic.
Practice tips
- Practice cohue 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.