French Word · Intermediate
déferler
to break
Pronunciation: /de.fɛʁ.le/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to break".
Example
Municipales 2020 : une vague verte historique déferle sur les grandes villes françaises [title]
Municipal elections 2020: a historic green wave is sweeping across major French cities
Practice tips
- Practice déferler 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.