French Word · Intermediate
démêlé
dispute, quarrel
Pronunciation: /de.mɛ.le/
Meaning
dispute, quarrel
Example
Il a eu quelques démêlés avec la justice.
He had some trouble with the law; he's justice-involved.
Practice tips
- Practice démêlé 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.