French Word · Intermediate
faillite
bankruptcy
Pronunciation: /fa.jit/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "bankruptcy".
Example
tomber en faillite
go bankrupt
Practice tips
- Practice faillite 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.