French Word · Intermediate
dépayser
to disorient
Pronunciation: /de.pɛ.i.ze/
Meaning
to disorient
Example
Fernand s'occupa aussitôt de dépayser sa femme et de s'exiler lui-même.
I use the word "dépayser".
Practice tips
- Practice dépayser 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.