French Word · Intermediate
étreindre
to clutch, grip
Pronunciation: /e.tʁɛ̃dʁ/
Meaning
to clutch, grip
Example
Le froid de la nuit les faisait s'étreindre davantage; les soupirs de leurs lèvres leur semblaient plus forts; […].
I use the word "étreindre".
Practice tips
- Practice étreindre 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.