French Word · Beginner
escarbille
a small piece of unburned coal mixed with ashes
Pronunciation: /ɛs.kaʁ.bij/
Meaning
a small piece of unburned coal mixed with ashes
Example
la dernière pelletée d'escarbilles était brûlée depuis la veille
I use the word "escarbille".
Practice tips
- Practice escarbille 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 beginner-level learners.