French Word · Intermediate
embourber
to get stuck in the mud
Pronunciation: /ɑ̃.buʁ.be/
Meaning
to get stuck in the mud
Example
Comme si l’aggravation de sa précarité pouvait avoir une influence bénéfique sur sa capacité à sortir de l'impasse dans laquelle il s’était embourbé…
As though the worsening of his already parlous situation might have a beneficial influence on his ability to dig his way out of the quagmire he was bogged down in…
Practice tips
- Practice embourber 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.