French Word · Intermediate
esquinter
to damage, ruin, or wear out, especially through use or misuse
Pronunciation: /ɛs.kɛ̃.te/
Meaning
to damage, ruin, or wear out, especially through use or misuse
Example
Ce livre est entièrement esquinté par manque de soin.
This book is all beat up from carelessness.
Practice tips
- Practice esquinter 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.