French Word · Intermediate
fesser
to spank or smack
Pronunciation: /fɛ.se/
Meaning
to spank or smack
Example
Quand les enfants se tiennent mal, leurs parents les fessent et tout ça se répète le lendemain.
When children misbehave, their parents spank them, then it all happens again the next day.
Practice tips
- Practice fesser 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.