French Word · Intermediate
échec
failure
Pronunciation: /e.ʃɛk/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "failure".
Example
être voué à l'échec
to be doomed to failure
Practice tips
- Practice échec 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.