French Word · Intermediate
écrouer
to lock up, to imprison
Pronunciation: /e.kʁu.e/
Meaning
to lock up, to imprison
Example
À quoi se résoudre? Une seule ressource lui restait: retourner en hâte rue de l'Homme-Armé, et faire écrouer Jean Valjean.
I use the word "écrouer".
Practice tips
- Practice écrouer 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.