French Word · Beginner
écouler
to sell off, to shift
Pronunciation: /e.ku.le/
Meaning
to sell off, to shift
Example
Il eut beaucoup de peine à écouler sa marchandise.
He had great difficulty selling off his merchandise.
Practice tips
- Practice écouler 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.