French Word · Intermediate
écheveau
web, tangle
Pronunciation: /eʃ.vo/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "web, tangle".
Example
Je jalouse le sort des plus vils animaux / Qui peuvent se plonger dans un sommeil stupide, / Tant l'écheveau du temps lentement se dévide!
The Flowers of Evil
Practice tips
- Practice écheveau 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.