French Word · Intermediate
fourmiller
to swarm, to be full of
Pronunciation: /fuʁ.mi.je/
Meaning
to swarm, to be full of
Example
Le champ fourmille de chardons : / Quel paradis pour le vieil âne !
The field is swarming with thistles: / What a paradise for the old donkey!
Practice tips
- Practice fourmiller 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.