French Word · Intermediate
étager
to layer, to set one above the other
Pronunciation: /e.ta.ʒe/
Meaning
to layer, to set one above the other
Example
Les collines, qui s'étageaient en arrière de la côte, se montraient couronnées d'arbres verts, parmi lesquels le pin dominait.
Jules Verne, Le Pays des fourrures, 1873
Practice tips
- Practice étager 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.