French Word · Beginner
couler
to go bankrupt
Pronunciation: /ku.le/
Meaning
to go bankrupt
Example
Le bateau de croisière MV Explorer a commencé à couler après avoir heurté un iceberg.
The cruise ship MV Explorer started to sink after striking an iceberg.
Practice tips
- Practice couler 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 beginner-level learners.