French Word · Intermediate
épreuve
ordeal, trial
Pronunciation: /e.pʁœv/
Meaning
ordeal, trial
Example
Maman dit que malgré les épreuves il faut continuer à sourire.
Mum says that, despite life's challenges, you have to keep smiling.
Practice tips
- Practice épreuve 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.