French Word · Intermediate
embardée
swerve of a vehicle
Pronunciation: /ɑ̃.baʁ.de/
Meaning
swerve of a vehicle
Example
La roue avant fit une embardée, le guidon glissa entre les doigts et le vélo s'échappa pour finir sa course dans un buisson de branches.
I use the word "embardée".
Practice tips
- Practice embardée 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.