French Word · Intermediate
épuiser
to dry up
Pronunciation: /e.pɥi.ze/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to dry up".
Example
épuiser une fontaine à force d’en tirer de l’eau
to dry up a spring by dragging water from it
Practice tips
- Practice épuiser 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.