French Word · Intermediate
dégourdir
to teach a thing or two, knock the rough edges off
Pronunciation: /de.ɡuʁ.diʁ/
Meaning
to teach a thing or two, knock the rough edges off
Example
C'est bien pensé ces petites haltes sur la route pour se dégourdir un peu les jambes !
Asterix and the White Iris
Practice tips
- Practice dégourdir 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.