French Word · Intermediate
faillir
to almost do something
Pronunciation: /fa.jiʁ/
Meaning
to almost do something
Example
J'ai failli aller en Allemagne, mais j'ai annulé au dernier moment
I almost went to Germany, but cancelled at the last minute
Practice tips
- Practice faillir 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.