French Word · Intermediate
emprunter
to take, to follow
Pronunciation: /ɑ̃.pʁœ̃.te/
Meaning
to take, to follow
Example
J'ai emprunté un livre à la bibliothèque.
I borrowed a book from the library.
Practice tips
- Practice emprunter 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.