French Word · Intermediate
égrener
to drop off the stalk or bunch
Pronunciation: /e.ɡʁə.ne/
Meaning
to drop off the stalk or bunch
Example
Les sons de la cloche égrenant les quarts, les demies et les heures […]
The sounds of the clock rattling off the quarters, the halves and the hours […]
Practice tips
- Practice égrener 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.