French Expression · Intermediate
courte échelle
leg up
Pronunciation: /kuʁt e.ʃɛl/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "leg up".
Example
faire la courte échelle à quelqu'un
to give someone a leg up
Practice tips
- Practice courte échelle 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.