French Word · Intermediate
embonpoint
plumpness, stoutness
Pronunciation: /ɑ̃.bɔ̃.pwɛ̃/
Meaning
plumpness, stoutness
Example
Quoique La Brière fût alors mince, il appartient à ce genre de tempéraments qui, formés tard, prennent à trente ans un embonpoint inattendu.
Although La Brière was slim then, he has one of those constitutions which develop late and take on an unexpected plumpness at the age of thirty.
Practice tips
- Practice embonpoint 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.