French Word · Intermediate
Dégager
To clear / To free up / To release
Pronunciation: dé-ga-JÉ
Meaning
To make clear or free from obstruction; to release or give off something; or, informally, to leave or get out of a place.
Example
Il faut dégager la route pour que les secours puissent passer.
We need to clear the road so that emergency services can pass.
Practice tips
- Practice Dégager 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.