French Word · Intermediate
effiloquer
to fray cloth into tatters
Pronunciation: /e.fi.lɔ.ke/
Meaning
to fray cloth into tatters
Example
La chair s'effiloquait par lambeaux rouges; et il en coulait des liquides qui se figeaient en gales vertes jusqu'au nez, dont les narines noires reniflaient convulsivement.
I use the word "effiloquer".
Practice tips
- Practice effiloquer 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.