French Word · Intermediate
fléau
a flail, either tool or weapon
Pronunciation: /fle.o/
Meaning
a flail, either tool or weapon
Example
La haine en ligne est un fléau d’une immense ampleur.
Online hatred is a scourge of immense scale.
Practice tips
- Practice fléau 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.