French Word · Intermediate
écueil
reef, shelf, skerry
Pronunciation: /e.kœj/
Meaning
reef, shelf, skerry
Example
Le capitaine Baker se crut, tout d'abord, en présence d'un écueil inconnu
Captain Baker at first thought he was in the presence of an unknown reef
Practice tips
- Practice écueil 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.