French Word · Intermediate
échéance
deadline / due date
Pronunciation: ay-shay-AHNS
Meaning
A scheduled date by which something is due, especially payments or deliverables.
Example
L'échéance du projet est lundi.
The project deadline is Monday.
Practice tips
- Practice échéance 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.