French Word · Advanced
diligence
diligence, conscientiousness
Pronunciation: /di.li.ʒɑ̃s/
Meaning
diligence, conscientiousness
Example
En arrivant à l'auberge, madame Bovary fut étonnée de ne pas apercevoir la diligence. Hivert, qui l'avait attendue cinquante-trois minutes, avait fini par s'en aller.
When she reached the inn, Madame Bovary was suprised not to see the diligence. Hivert, who had waited for her for fifty-three minutes, had finally driven off.
Practice tips
- Practice diligence 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 advanced-level learners.