French Word · Beginner
échapper
to go away, run away
Pronunciation: /e.ʃa.pe/
Meaning
to go away, run away
Example
[E]lle tousserait énormément et ferait semblant de mourir pour échapper au ridicule.
She would cough most dreadfully, and she would pretend that she was dying, to avoid being laughed at.
Practice tips
- Practice échapper 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 beginner-level learners.