French Word · Intermediate
espérer
to hope for
Pronunciation: /ɛs.pe.ʁe/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to hope for".
Example
J’espère réussir.
I hope to succeed.
Practice tips
- Practice espérer 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.